Marriage-Based Immigration

Start your life together in the United States with confidence. We handle the complex legal paperwork so you can focus on your future.

At IMMI.LAW, we know that waiting to build a life with your spouse is one of the most stressful experiences a couple can go through. U.S. immigration law heavily scrutinizes marriage-based petitions to ensure the relationship is genuine. Our team combines expert legal strategy with a modern, secure tech platform to build a bulletproof application, preventing unnecessary delays, RFEs (Requests for Evidence), or denials.

Whether you are already together in the United States or navigating the process from opposite sides of the world, we are your partners in crossing the finish line.

Understanding Your Pathway: Where is Your Spouse?

The legal process you must follow depends entirely on where the foreign-born spouse is currently living.

1. Adjustment of Status (For Spouses Inside the U.S.)

If your spouse is already inside the United States on a valid temporary visa (such as an F-1 student visa, H-1B, or TN visa), they may be eligible to apply for a Green Card without ever leaving the country.

The Advantage: We can simultaneously file for a Travel Document (Advance Parole) and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This allows your spouse to work legally and travel internationally while the Green Card application is pending.

2. Consular Processing (For Spouses Outside the U.S.)

If your spouse is currently living abroad, they will need to go through Consular Processing. This is the pathway to obtain a CR-1 (Conditional Resident) or IR-1 (Immediate Relative) visa.

The Process: We first file the petition with USCIS in the United States. Once approved, the case is transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC), and ultimately to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your spouse's home country for their final interview.

The Step-by-Step Process with IMMI.LAW

We replace confusion with clarity. When you hire us, here is exactly what your journey looks like:

Secure Onboarding: You will gain access to your private IMMI.LAW client portal. Here, you can easily snap photos or scan your required documents and securely upload them from anywhere in the world.
The I-130 Petition: We meticulously prepare and file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) to legally establish your marriage with USCIS.
Financial Sponsorship (The Affidavit of Support): We compile your tax and income records to complete Form I-864, proving the U.S. petitioner meets the government's financial requirements to support their spouse.
Filing the Application (I-485 or DS-260): Depending on your pathway, we prepare the final Adjustment of Status package or navigate the NVC portal to submit the immigrant visa application.
Interview Preparation: We don't just file your paperwork and walk away. Before your USCIS or Embassy interview, our attorneys will conduct a mock interview with you and your spouse so you know exactly what questions to expect and how to answer them confidently.

Proving a "Bona Fide" Marriage: The Evidence

USCIS requires extensive proof that your marriage is real and not solely for immigration purposes. Through your secure portal, we will help you compile strong evidence, including:

Financial Commingling: Joint bank account statements, shared credit cards, or joint tax returns.
Shared Living: A joint lease, mortgage, or utility bills in both names.
Relationship History: Photographs of your wedding and time spent together, travel itineraries from trips taken together, and letters or affidavits from friends and family.

Official Government Fees (Current as of 2026)

Transparency is our core value. The following are direct fees paid to the U.S. Government and do not include IMMI.LAW’s legal representation fees.

For Adjustment of Status (Inside the U.S.):

Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative): $625 (online filing) or $675 (paper filing)
Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status): $1,440
Form I-765 (Work Authorization): $260 (Optional)
Form I-131 (Travel Authorization): $590 (online) or $630 (paper) (Optional)

For Consular Processing (Outside the U.S.):

Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative): $625 (online filing) or $675 (paper filing)
NVC Immigrant Visa Application Fee (DS-260): $325
NVC Affidavit of Support Fee (I-864): $120
USCIS Immigrant Fee (Green Card Production): $235

Please verify all current fees directly on the Official USCIS Fee Schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my spouse work while we wait for the Green Card? If you are filing for Adjustment of Status inside the U.S., yes. We will file Form I-765 alongside your Green Card application, which grants them an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) within a few months. If applying via Consular Processing, they must wait until they enter the U.S. with their immigrant visa, which immediately acts as a Green Card and grants the right to work.

What is a "Conditional" Green Card? If you have been married for less than two years on the day your spouse's Green Card is approved, they will receive a "Conditional" Green Card valid for two years. Exactly 90 days before it expires, we must file Form I-751 to remove those conditions and prove the marriage is still ongoing. If you have been married for more than two years upon approval, they receive a standard 10-year Green Card.

Stop Guessing. Start Planning.

Don't risk your family's future on a missing document or an outdated form. Schedule an Assessment Consultation with our expert immigration team today, and let us map out your exact path forward.

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