You have to include evidence along with your I-130 application, including proof of citizenship or green card status, documents that prove your relationship is real, and even financial documents like tax returns and bank statements. In the context of a marriage visa or spousal visa, the I-130...
if that person is fortunate enough to have a family member who is a U.S. citizen or who has achieved permanent residence status in the U.S. This includes an I-130 form based on marriage. Once the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approves the petition,...
The burden of proof is on the couple to establish the bona fides of the marriage. Affidavits can strengthen your I-130 petition by providing additional evidence of your bona fide marriage. For many new couples, they haven’t had time to combine bank accounts or have children. What’s more...
As previously mentioned, visa petitions for spouses will get some extra scrutiny. This is especially true if there’s a history of marriage fraud. If it has ever been legally determined that your spouse attempted or conspired to enter into a marriage for the purpose of evading U.S. immigratio...
To apply for a marriage-based green card, you must submit Form I 130 petition for alien relative. This form provides validation for your marriage
Required documents include proof of citizenship or LPR status, evidence of the relationship, and relevant documentation. The filing fee is $535, with a processing time of 7 to 15 months, subject to additional requests for evidence. Seeking guidance from an immigration attorney is advisable for a...
A U.S. citizen or LPR cannot file an I-130 for a stepchild who does not fall within the definition of “child” under the Immigration and Nationality Act because the marriage between their parent and the U.S. citizen or LPR took place after the child turned 18....
You have to include evidence along with your I-130 application, including proof of citizenship or green card status, documents that prove your relationship is real, and even financial documents like tax returns and bank statements. In the context of a marriage visa or spousal visa, the I-130...
the U.S. at some point in the future. Consequently, people with pending immigrant petitions run into more scrutiny when applying for a temporary visitor visa. Individuals visiting the U.S. on a visitor visa with a pending I-130 should also expect additional questioning at the port of entry...