Petition for a Spouse: Bringing Your Husband or Wife Home

Petition for a Spouse: Bringing Your Husband or Wife Home Petitioning for a spouse generally starts with Form I-130 and evidence that the marriage is legally valid and genuine. A U.S. citizen's spouse is generally classified as an immediate relative, so there is no annual visa-number wait. A lawful permanent resident's spouse falls under the F2A preference category, which is subject to visa availability. If your spouse is already in the United States and is eligible to adjust status, you may be able to file the I-130 and green card application together. If the marriage was less than two years old when permanent residence was granted, the spouse generally receives conditional permanent residence and must later apply to remove the conditions. Bringing your husband or wife to live in the United States is one of the most common paths under Family-Based Green Cards. The process centers on establishing that the relationship qualifies and that the marriage is genuine. The appropriate process depends on whether the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or green card holder and whether the spouse is inside or outside the United States. Lincoln-Goldfinch Law - Abogados de Inmigración 14150 Huffmeister Rd Ste 200, Cypress, TX 77429 (346) 585-2335 https://www.lincolngoldfinch.com/our-locations/cypress/