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Adjustment of Status (Green Card)From fiancé(e) visa to green card Once the fiancé(e) enters the United States, he or she has 90 days to marry the petitioner. If no marriage takes place during that time from or if the fiancé(e) marries another individual then the fiancé(e) is required to leave the country. If the marriage occurs within the 90 day period then the petitioner can sponsor the fiancé(e) for permanent residence. The processing time for the permanent residence application can range from one month to two years or longer depending on the petitioner’s place of residence. A long processing time does provide some benefits. If the interview is granted before the marriage is two years old then the USCIS will grant a conditional green card. Then one year and nine months after the conditional green card is issued then another application must be made for the permanent green card (no interview necessary). However, if the interview is granted after the marriage is two years old then the USCIS will grant a permanent green card and there is no further action necessary. The fiancé(e), now spouse, may work and travel on both the conditional green card as well as the permanent green card. When the permanent residence application is filed, an application for a work permit as well as a travel document can be made. The fiancé(e), now spouse, cannot work until the work permit is approved and cannot travel internationally until the travel document is approved. The work permit is valid for one year and may be renewed. The processing time is 90 days. The travel document is also good for one year. A new travel document can be applied for when it expires. The processing time is 30-120 days. From marriage visa to green card Once the spouse enters the United States, he or she may apply for permanent residence. There is no waiting period. The processing time for the permanent residence application can range from one month to two years or longer depending on the petitioner’s place of residence. A long processing time does provide some benefits. If the interview is granted before the marriage is two years old then the USCIS will grant a conditional green card. Then one year and nine months after the conditional green card is issued then another application must be made for the permanent green card (no interview necessary). However, if the interview is granted after the marriage is two years old then the USCIS will grant a permanent green card and there is no further action necessary. The spouse may work and travel on both the conditional green card as well as the permanent green card. When the permanent residence application is filed, an application for a work permit as well as a travel document can be made. The now spouse cannot work until the work permit is approved and cannot travel internationally until the travel document is approved. The work permit is valid for one year and may be renewed. The processing time is 90 days. The travel document is also good for one year. A new travel document can be applied for when it expires. The processing time is 30-120 days. Can you provide references or some evidence of your past success? We cannot provide contact information for any of our previous or past clients as we value their privacy and we keep all client matters strictly confidential. We can however, provide a short sample list of our recently approved K1, K3 and green card applications. |
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Disclaimer: All legal services performed by Attorney Peter Messersmith, an immigration attorney, of The Messersmith Law Firm, P.C. |
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