How do I apply for a green card if I am married to a permanent resident?

If you are married to a permanent resident of California and are looking to apply for a green card, you must start by filing the appropriate application form. The form that is usually used for this process is Form I-485, also known as the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This form must be completed and filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Along with the form, you must submit biometric information, background information, and proof of your marriage. Examples of biometric information are fingerprints, photographs, and signatures. Examples of background information are birth certificates, financial information, and travel documents. Examples of proof of marriage are a marriage certificate or any other documents proving your marital status. You may also need to submit additional documents, such as evidence of the permanent resident’s eligibility, evidence that the permanent resident is a U.S. citizen, and proof of family relationship. After the form and other documents have been submitted, the USCIS will review and accept or reject the application. If the application is accepted, USCIS will schedule an interview with both spouses as a way to verify the legitimacy of the marriage. If the application is approved after the interview, USCIS will issue a green card. This will allow the applicant to live and work legally in the United States. It will also grant the applicant the permission to travel freely in the United States and access certain public benefits.

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En California, para aplicar para una tarjeta verde si estás casado con un residente permanente tienes que completar el Formulario I-130 (Petición de Familiar Propio). Esto debe ser llenado por el ciudadano de EE. UU. O el residente permanente y se puede encontrar en el sitio web del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de EE. UU. (USCIS). El ciudadano o residente permanente también debe presentar evidencia de la relación marital, como certificado de matrimonio, documentos bancarios compartidos, declaraciones de impuestos conjuntos o cartas de amigos y familiares que confirman el matrimonio. Una vez que el Formulario I-130 haya sido presentado, el cónyuge extranjero recibirá una notificación de una entrevista con el USCIS. Esta entrevista es una parte importante del proceso y debe ser tomada en serio. Durante la entrevista, el cónyuge extranjero debe poder demostrar que su relación marital con el ciudadano o residente permanente es auténtica. Si el oficial de USCIS no está satisfecho con la evidencia presentada, el solicitante puede ser remitido a un tribunal de inmigración para un caso de fraude marital. Si el cónyuge extranjero cumple con todos los requisitos, el USCIS expedirá una tarjeta de autorización de empleo y la tarjeta verde. La tarjeta verde le permitirá al cónyuge extranjero vivir y trabajar permanentemente en los Estados Unidos.

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