Can you stay in us if you marry a green card holder?
By Richard Link, J.D. When you marry someone who has lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. (a “green card”), you can apply for permanent resident status, too. if you’re already in the U.S. and you’re eligible under the rules, you can ask USCIS to adjust your status to permanent resident.
How long does it take for a green card holder to bring his wife to the US?
If you are living outside the U.S., and married to a U.S. Citizen or a Green card holder, you may only work in the U.S. after your Green Card application process is complete. This process typically takes 10-13 months for the spouses of the U.S. citizens and 29-38 months for the spouses of the U.S. Green card holders.
Can I divorce my wife after getting green card?
A divorce after a green card is issued, is very significant. In these cases, the conditional resident must file Form I-751 with a waiver to the joint filing requirement and prove to USCIS that he/she entered the marriage in good faith.
How does immigration investigate marriage?
Usually, the USCIS officers may visit the suspect couple at their residence, or visit their neighbors to investigate whether they reside together, share a household, or own property jointly, etc. The USCIS officers may also arrange interviews with the couple at their residence or at USCIS offices.
How do I know if my marriage is sham?
A system designed to detect “sham marriages” divides couples into “red light” and “green light” categories, making an initial assessment over whether their partnerships are genuine or designed to get around visa rules.
What questions does immigration ask spouses?
Development of Your Relationship
- Where did you meet?
- What did the two of you have in common?
- Where did you go for dates?
- When did your relationship turn romantic?
- How long was it before you decided to get married?
- Who proposed to whom?
- Why did you decide to have a [long, short] engagement?
How do you prove a sham marriage?
They will have to intentionally be in a real, committed relationship, and they must prove their real intentions through their actions over a period of time. If the couple cannot prove that they have established a life together, their marriage can be considered a sham under US immigration law.