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Spouse of a green card holder

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 files now

    The relationship is proven and the priority date is set.

  2. The Visa Bulletin decides the tempo

    When the F2A date is current, the second stage opens — adjustment inside the U.S. or the consulate abroad.

  3. The green card stage

    The same interview and evidence as every marriage case.

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