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4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage – With Answers

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Several slang terms refer to the type of permanent residency permit acquired by marrying an American citizen or other lawful permanent residents of Atlanta, United States. Foreign nationals granted permanent residency in the United States can stay and work there indefinitely. Finances in Marriage | When it comes to finances in a marriage, budget for personal expenses, then don’t ask and don’t tell. This will save a lot of arguments and even more marriages. 

Getting a green card through marriage is one of the fastest methods to become a permanent resident. This guide answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the process of getting a green card through marriage in Atlanta.

Are There Any Time Limits on How Long It Takes to Become a U.S. Citizen?

After five years of continuous residency in the United States, a permanent resident may apply to become a citizen as per the Atlanta family and immigration law. In addition, permanent residents who marry citizens of the United States have an easier time getting into the country.

After just three years as a permanent resident, the spouse of an American citizen may apply to become a naturalized citizen, provided that the U.S. citizen spouse has been a citizen for the whole three-year period.

Is there a Time Limit on Getting a Green Card After Getting Married?

The length of time it takes to receive a green card through marriage depends on the immigration path, consular procedure or adjustment, visa availability, caseload, and your ability to submit an orderly application package. Of course, you can always review this on the Atlanta family and immigration law to see what it entails.

According to the current Visa Bulletin, spouses of permanent residents are eligible to apply for visas that are F2A category. As a result, an immigrant visa may be obtained right away in most cases. Visas are always accessible to the spouses of American citizens in the IR1 or CR1 category. Visa processing times for F2A are expected to increase in the near term.

Are Choices Available to Engaged Couples (Fiancés)?

Only US nationals’ fiancés can apply for a visa to the United States. Thus a fiancé who is a permanent resident of the U.S. cannot go through this procedure. If you’re planning to marry a United States citizen, you’ll need a K-1 visa to come to the country legally. After that, the spouse may be eligible for a green card through their marriage.

The processing period for a K-1 visa might range from six to nine months. On a K-1 visa, the foreign fiancé has 90 days to be married in the United States. The spouse of a U.S. citizen can change their immigration status after marriage.

Do Same-Sex Marriages Qualify for Green Card Status?

The United States immigration system is open to LGBTQ+ couples already married, just like every other married couple. The spouse of a United States citizen may apply for a green card on behalf of the petitioner. 

As with weddings between people of the same sex, the state must recognize the union to be valid. Furthermore, as per the Atlanta family and immigration law, the marriage must have occurred in a nation where same-sex marriage is permitted. As a result, many same-sex couples use the K-1 visa to enter the United States for marriage.

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