How Do I Get a Marriage-Based Green Card in 2023? 

1. No pending marriage 2. Evidence of Marriage 3. Several different forms 4. Fingerprinting, Photograph 5. Background Check 6. Interview 7. Green Card!

Very informative video Jim! I usually don’t approve of foul language, but I do agree we have some “kick ass lawyers!!”😂👩‍⚖️

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Great video. Love your channel and all these digestible bits of immigration wisdom.

Your videos are SO informative! Thank you for sharing all the priceless knowledge for free 💪🏼💚

To get a green card in 2023, apply in 2021 😂

Thank you for the video it’s super helpful! I find the government websites are extremely confusing so it’s nice to have things explain by someone with a lot of knowledge and experience. I’ve had trouble finding answers for this online. My husband and I live in Australia and have been married here and lived for years but we’re looking to move to America to be with family. Is there an option for applying outside the US? Or do I as the citizen have to be in the US? Or is there a way for us to move over together and then start the application process. I also know there’s financial responsibility, as a couple that’s both moving back and starting over would the finances have to be made in the US? Thanks again for all the info in the video!

Wow just wow thank you for your time!!

Hi, first time I watch your video! The thing is that I know 2 relatives that got married with a US citizen and then divorced just to get documents 🙄🙄

Hey Jim, Could you do a video about what to do next after the I-129f visa ?

One day if I find a humble woman who likes Brazilians I will look for your services, because I liked your channel and I trust your work😊.

Thank you so much for this information.

Thank you for the explanation especially the forms

Hey Jim thank you for sure an elaborate video, do you help people out of state?

Hi Jim your doing a great job appreciate it my question is when you married to u s citizen how long does it take for u to get a green card interview?

Hi Jim Thank you for sharing appreciate your video's. Can you do a video on I 1-29f please.

My boyfriend is here fleeing his country. He was paroled and has a lawyer and is filing asylum for him. I met him earlier this year, im currently pregnant and he now has his working permit. He’s working and I work only part time. How would that work? since I need proof I can support him. I was a student and working part time when I met him. I truly love him and we want to both get married before the baby is born.

Hi ,thank you for your video ! But what if my visa has 2 year rule , do I need wavier or just follow those documents you mentioned ?

Great videos, all information you gave , truely, this is best informative one

Hey there, I really appreciate your work! And I really need your expert opinion. I came to the US on a J1 visa (subject to the 2-year home residency rule) and later switched to F1 status, which I’m currently on. Do I still need to fulfill the 2-year requirement, or can I apply for a green card through marriage to a US citizen? I’d really appreciate your advice on this. Thanks for your time!

Thank you I am thinking about doing this or asking for help

I am a US citizen living abroad with my wife. We filed the i-130 for her and it is almost done processing. Can we start submitting these other documents, or do we have to wait until the i-130 is finished processing? Also, my wife is likely going to be hired by a US company soon, but her green card process will not be finished. Should we file the I-765 asap so that she can start working in the US? Thanks so much for any feedback!

It seems like a green card is only valuable for couples who want to permanently live and work in the US with no flexibility. There are certain rules that prohibit you from being out of the country for more than 6 months, so for those who like to take a gap year to travel, spend a few months with family and/or work remote won’t benefit from being stuck in the US waiting for a green card.

Great informative video, it makes the process a little less stressful. My wife is pregnant and stopped working December 2023. Will that impact her opportunity to petition for me?

Very articulate

I am here on TN. FILED my green card application, it literally has been updated weekly and from when I filed it on 9.30.23 to today's date my status is updated to 3 weeks before decision. Is that normal ? Seems too fast to reach decision

This is so helpful, thanks a lot sir!

Thank you for your video. I just want to confirm, I can visit my US citizen boyfriend on a B2 visa, get married in the US, and then file for change of status? Thank you.

hey! great video. I am on an E2 visa have a full time job in the US. My fiance is American but currently studying for a PhD and therefore a full time student. Would we have to wait until she is in full time employment to process the green card?

Hi Jim, what do you think is going on with a lot of 2021 filers? Why USCIS is approving 2022 filers and not the ones who applied back in 2021. My I-130, 765, and I -131 have been approved 9 months ago but no updates on i-485. I sent my RFE ( medical exam only) since March and I haven't heard anything yet. Thanks in advanced.

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I overstayed my US tourist visa 19 years ago (so the 10 year ban is well expired). Last year, I applied for a tourist visa, it was unfairly denied (as if I've been banned for life). My girlfriend lives in Italy and so do I. My gf went to the US twice in her life (w her family). I've recently found out that She was born in the US (while her parents were visiting the US); she got US passport, her parents moved to Italy when she was a few weeks old. She's been living in Italy her whole life. If we get married here in Italy, can she get me a Visa? so that I can visit the US with or without her. Or even better, can she get me a Green Card, although we live in Italy?

Question: if my fiance works remote, then is it okay if I don't make enough above the poverty line?

My wife is in a care home but I've been barred from the USA for 10 years...I want to go back and look after her...Is this deemed acceptable to return?

Excellent well planned, informative video.

Thanks you for great information

Thanks for making the video sir but I’d like to ask since I have a terminated F1 visa, would it affect my immigration case if I want to get married in states?

Hello I have question from Colorado, is self solemnization effects the process?

Great video, thank you...

Best immigration lawyer RU-vid channel. May need your services if for some reason our recent (fairly robust) and timely response to an AOS I-485 RFE we received in Oct 2022 comes back with an adverse decision. Then we will be devastated and lost. I just pray you offer payment plans.

I’ve been married for over 2 years and it’s been two years since I applied. What’s the hold up at USCIS?😭 We’re just trying to finish college with aid and finally travel. 😢

My question is. What if I cannot produce W2s to prove my income? Everything else I should pass with flying colors. Thank you.

I live in canada, and plan to marry an American woman. is it possible to remain in the USA while waiting for a marriage green card?

My wallet was stolen - I lost my Green Card. I applied for a replacement and was denied because I didn’t include a “certified record” of arrest and acquittal but sent a copy. That was over 10 years ago. Now I can’t collect my Social Security because they want my Green Card - I have written INS several times but NO RESPONSE. I am Canadian and moved here legally in 1957 with my family. What can I do ?

Question: When filing Form I-765, should I select "Renewal EAD" or "Initial EAD" for part one; if I am on OPT and my EAD card has not expired yet? Thank you🙏

Thank you for this video

Does this also pertain to a beneficiary who is visiting the US through the Visa Waiver Program / ESTA?

What if someone worked there for many yrs with a 0-1 visa but also did other work as self employed but paid taxes for all jobs but was not authorized for the other jobs? The visa expires in sept and they are getting married in US to a citizen in July. Will it be forgiven automatically?

Well done sir, only one question. After being married outside of USA and being USA citizen, which form is the best and quick (money is not the issue) to bring fiancé into USA? Thank you much and be well!

When u married how long does it take for you to get a green card ?

Hello sir, my wife has canceled my immigrant visa interview couple of weeks ago, because we had arguments on some specific talks and she become angry and cancelled my interview. I received the cancelled letter emailed to me by the embassy. However, things are sorted between us now. We have waited in process for more 3 years. We are checking the case status on tracker, and it is still showing ready for interview. What are the options we have to keep this interview date?

Hello so my situation is that i went to Pakistan and got married January 14,2019 I stayed there for a month and when I returned to the United States and was hospitalized four days after returning. I had to get a tracheotomy replacement in my troat and regained my strength all over. With me being disabled I am unable to work physically and was told to get someone to do a sponsorship for me. At the time I couldn’t find anyone who was willing to help me they thought it was some kind of scam because they don’t know anything about immigration marriages. Then COVID happened and now I need my husband more than ever! I went to school to become a licensed manicurist and they giving me a hard time about uptaining my license because my disability which is discrimination. I need to figure out the best way to bring my husband to the US.

Ok. So where do I sTart? I got LDR with someone who is from Philippines but went to Japan with work visa but she wants to come to USA now with me? First she will come here with visit visa. And she has 2 year contract with Japan.

Do we send all this file together to USCIS or one by one?

Hello, I have a question. I just married an US citizen, and we are planning to apply for the green card. However, my husband works independently as a personal trainer and is always paid on cash so he doesn't have the w2 to prove this amount. What can we do in the matter?

How can I file a law suet against immigration for denying my wife a green card even though we passed the marriage interview. This violates my free exercise rights since we were married in the Catholic church. My free exercise rights are being violated because they threated to deport her, used fraud to have me pay filing fee's which they clearly never intended to honor and denied her a green card which prevents her from leaving and returning to the U.S. and they are requiring me to pay an extra fee for her to have permission to work. It has been over 8 years since we passed our marriage interview and thousands of dollars all for nothing. My due process rights are being violated because I have never been allowed to face my accusers in spite of all the excess fines I've had to pay , that I actually paid to have a hearing for, but was never allowed to address the court.

Hello Sir! I have a friend entered the US under a Fiancee Visa. Unfortunatrly, the guy declined to merry her he got anothet woman secretly pregnant . She was here in US for 22 yrs now she lived with someone a US American white guy single . They wanted to get married but almost the lawyers they asked said that no way to merry someone due to the status of her entry Visa. Is there any way to solve het problem? thanks.

As Canadian married to a Permanent resident in Florida in 2023, do I have to ask for a pardon for unlawful presence and get an interview in Canada? Any way to avoid going back for interview and not been Able to enter again in USA, really really appreciate it

Greetings to you Sir.. what should I do if I'm not qualified both through education and employment based for the greencard?. Yet I have done some University diploma courses whereby i will be graduating this year and at the noment o work for Centrecom as a Customer Consultant... I am waiting for my 2NL sometime next month..Pls advise!!

May I ask what visa options can I pursue for my wife? I have a greencard and i-130 really takes time in our country. I dont think b1/b2 visa is also good. Just need help thank you

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the list, could you please give the link for it please

Me and my fiancé are planning to get married. I’m on my second Au pair year on J1 visa and we want to get married soon but I’m afraid that I would be forced to leave once my visa expires. Would I be able to stay in the US with the marriage certificate while processing all the necessary things ?

Is uscis Processing time estimation accurate, for i 130 form

Hello, I tried to access the marital evidence list but got an error message. Any chance you could add the link?

So Im a United States citizen and I moved to Mexico to marry my wife and I have a two year residency here in Mexico. So she can't apply for a green card while she is living in Mexico?

I have a little question. In order to marry my fiance who I have been with for 5 years now, does he need to make a certain amount of income to be able to marry me ? I heard that it wouldn't be possible if he is still studying or living with his parents

How much would this whole process be if I hired a lawyer?

Does one have to be fluent in English to go through an interview?

Please!!!

What can l do to obtain a green card after my application has been denied I’m already 9 years plus in the United States. Your advice please. Thanks 3:57

Are you able to file online? If so how do you file online ?

What happens if I have Daca, do I still need to file for a work authorization?

I married my wife two years ago in Mexico, we wanna be together as soon as possible, I used to have a tourist Visa but got cancelled cause I stayed more than my permit said, that was found cause I got into a problem with the law but it wasn’t a Felony, not even a DWI, so how long do you think it would take for me to get yo the US with my wife? And do I need to ask for a pardon form?

I applied mine October 2022 and received May 2023

How much you charge ? I will get married aboard how long will It take . 😢 It get his green card

Can you do a video of the me SB1718 law that is getting passed?

Can someone link the website for the marital evidence? Can’t find it on website

I went to your website and I can't find the marital law evidence package to download, help

If someone was brought here illegally as a child but doesn’t have DACA can they still get a green card through marriage?

Whats the link for the list?

Hi just q quick question, Can the US citizen apply for immigrant visa for spouse and He/She can go back to his spouse.Please guide me, will appreciate it though

Plz do an update for marriage visa for Canadians, who are already in usa. And want to marry a us citizen.

If i marry my us girlfriend in England can i then fly back with her to the us and then file change of status or cr1 the i130 , and stay while its processing? Or would i have to stay in England. How can i marry in usa if its possible after 90 days but my tourist visa is only for 90 days ? Id be an overstayer if we married after then . Kind regards Dave from England

Can you please help me, im currently a daca recipient, just got married to a us citizen and i wanna know what paperwork i need to send to apply for green card. Do i need to hire a lawyer? Or is this something i can do on my own?

i want to know how the LPR can ask for a fianace visa. my fianace is aUSA LPR and she wants me to ask for fianance visitors visa. does she need to use uscis to be permited to.unvite me as fiance visitors visa..

How do I know where to send the applications?

Is there any green card through mistress?

Hi sir i want to go usa family visa you have family visa

Waiting since June 16,2021. Atlanta FO. 😢

Do you file at the same time?

Can you file a green card marriage without a nonimmigrant visa??

My name is Bakare Rasidatu am Nigeria Woman. I want to apply for DV lottery 2023 sir please put me through sir

Can you get a green card with an esta and not a visa?

how do i get birth certificate of my father in hawaii and also the sss id he's already dead now

Trying to get my wife to the US

I want to apply this year 2023

Does ESTA count please?

can you file none immigrate to marry in states without meeting them

Can u apply for a green card based on marriage even if ur f1 visa is expired ?

what if we have a baby together? my partner is a u,s citizen and we had a baby together after 4 years together and we had to flee to the u.s because of the war in israel. is the baby is good enough proof of relationship?