2. Proof of Family Relationship:For a spouse: Provide a copy of your marriage certificate. If either party has been previously married, submit documentation showing legal termination of prior marriages (e.g., divorce decrees). You must also include evidence of a bona fide marriage, such as ...
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....
Your complete guide to Form I-130, the Petition for Alien Relative: eligibility, filing, processing times, and the latest USCIS updates.
You can submit your green card application after you show proof of marriage. Can I Apply for a Green Card Right After Marriage? Prior to applying for a green card, you’ll need your U.S. citizen, or green card holder, spouse to file Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. Because orc...
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...