Draft template: Cluster page · Process · not indexed, not linked from live navigation · all templates

Marriage green card, outside the U.S.

What are the steps?

The case moves in a fixed order, and most of the steps are paperwork done carefully. Answer simple questions, and the software builds each filing in its place.

The steps

How the case runs

  1. Form I-130 first

    USCIS approves the relationship petition.

  2. The National Visa Center

    Fees, the DS-260, and your civil documents — the case becomes interview-ready.

  3. The consulate interview

    At the U.S. embassy or consulate for your country, with the medical exam done just before.

  4. The visa, then the move

    Visa in the passport, entry to the U.S. as a permanent resident, card in the mail.

Keep reading

More about Marriage green card, outside the U.S.

OverviewConsular processing for a spouse abroadRequirementsWho qualifies?CostHow much does it cost in total?TimelineHow long does it take?DocumentsWhat documents do I need?InterviewWhat happens at the interview?FAQCommon questions

Marriage green card, outside the U.S.

See what your case needs. It costs nothing to find out.

Free eligibility check
Free eligibility check