How do I get my wife a permanent resident card?

Once you have determined that you are eligible for a Marriage Green Card, applying is a 3-step process: Submit Form I-130 and supporting documents….

1. Submit Form I-130.
2. Apply for your Marriage Green Card.
3. Attend your Green Card Interview and receive your Green Card.

Can you get a green card by marrying a permanent resident?

When you marry someone who has lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. (a “green card”), you can apply for permanent resident status, too. if you’re already in the U.S. and you’re eligible under the rules, you can ask USCIS to adjust your status to permanent resident.

What if my husband or wife does not show for my green card interview?

If the couple fails to appear for the marriage interview and has not made a legitimate request to reschedule the interview (and presumably received a response), the case is in jeopardy of being denied, thereby resulting in any related benefits (ie., associated work permits) being canceled.

Can a spouse of a US citizen get a green card?

If you are the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen’s immediate relative, you must independently qualify for a Green Card and file your own application. You cannot qualify for a Green Card as the derivative beneficiary based on the immediate relative’s application.

How to become a permanent resident of the United States?

Learn how to get a Green Card to become a permanent resident, check your green card case status, bring a foreign spouse to live in the U.S. and what documents you need when traveling back to the U.S. Also, find out how to enter or check your results for the Diversity Visa Lottery program.

How to apply for a green card for a widow?

This is called “adjustment of status.” You should also read the Instructions for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status before you apply. If you are a widow or widower of a U.S. citizen, please see Green Card for Widow (er)s for information about how to apply for a Green Card.

How to apply for a green card for an immediate relative?

Note: A visa is always available for immediate relatives. You merit the favorable exercise of USCIS’ discretion. A Form I-130 (that is ultimately approved) filed together with your Form I-485. Depending on how you entered the United States or if you committed a particular act or violation of immigration law, you may be barred from adjusting status.