Green Card by Marriage, Spouse Immigratin

Part One: How to Obtain Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen

1. Overview of Family-Sponsored Immigration, Immediate Relatives, and Definition of Marriage in U.S. Law

2. How to Obtain Immigration Visa and Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen

3. How to Apply for Marriage-Based Green Card for Aliens already in U.S. Legal or Illegally

Part Two: Immigration Options and Process for U.S. Citizen's Alien Spouse

1. Detailed Description of the Immigration Process for a Spouse of U.S. Citizen, and the Required Steps

2. Understand Various Routes Available for a U.S. Citizen's Spouse or Fiancé to Get Permanent Residence

3. Does Common Law Marriage Count for Immigration Purposes? - Condition, Limitation, and Example

4. An Example of Marriage-Based Immigration, Green Card, and the Family Reunion with K-3 Visa

Part Three: Considerations to Bring Your Spouse to U.S., and Related Questions/Answers

1. How to Prove a "Bona Fide" Marriage or Relationship for the Immigration Purpose

2. The Strategies to Avoid Potential Critical Problems in a Marriage-Based Immigration Application

3. How to Apply Cautions to Avoid a Marriage Fraud or a False Statement of Material Fact

4. Understand the Laws to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse in an Abusive Marriage Relationship

5. Frequently Asked Questions/Answers for Family Immigration, especially for a U.S. Citizen's Spouse

Part Four: Form I-130 Petition Procedures, Documents, Instructions, and Samples

1. A Complete List of Required Procedures and Documents to File Form I-130 Petition for a Spouse

2. Detailed Instructions for USCIS Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Spouse and Relative

3. If Your Form I-130 Petition Is Denied, How to Appeal or File a Motion to Reopen the Case

4. Sample of Cover Letter for Form I-130 Immigrant Petition, for a U.S. Citizen's Spouse

5. Sample of Filled Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative, for a U.S. Citizen's Spouse

6. Sample of Filled Form I-130A - Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

Part Five: Issues after Form I-130 Petition - Check Status, Change Address, Interview Preparation

1. Step-By-Step Instructions of How to Check the I-130 Petition Processing Time and Case Status

2. Seven General Categories that Certain Applicants May be Denied Receiving Immigrant Visas

3. How to Notify USCIS on Your Address Change, and Detailed Introduction of Online Address Change

4. How to Prepare the Marriage-Based Immigration Interview and the Interview Tips

5. A Complete List of Sample Questions for Marriage-Based Immigration and Green Card Interview

Part Six: Consular Processing for Immigrant Visa Application, if Your Spouse is outside the U.S.

1. The Most Important Aspects of the National Visa Center and the Steps of the Instruction Packet

2. How to Reach the National Visa Center, and Helpful Tips to Make the Processing of Your Case Smooth

3. Instructions for Immigrant Visa Application at an U.S. Embassy or Consulate

4. A Complete List of Required Documents for Immigrant Visa Application and Interview

5. A Complete List of Supporting Documents and Evidence to Prove an Alien Spouse's Real Marriage

6. How to Fill the Electronic Immigrant Visa Application Form DS-260

7. How to File USCIS Form I-864 - Affidavit of Support, and Provide Adequate Financial Support Evidence

8. Frequently Asked Questions/Answers of National Visa Center, Instruction Packet, Affidavit of Support

9. Sample of Filled Form I-864 - Affidavit of Support, for a U.S. Citizen's Spouse

Part Seven: USCIS Processing for Form I-485 Status Adjustment, if Your Spouse is in U.S.

1. Detailed Explanation of Required Documents and Forms for an I-485 Application

2. Step-by-Step Instruction of Filling Form I-485, and a Summary of Required Forms & Optional Forms

3. Detailed Instruction of How to Fill Out Form I-944 - Declaration of Self-Sufficiency

4. How to Have a Medical Examination and Submit the Form I-693 with the Vaccination Supplement

5. A Complete Check List of I-485 Application Documents and Issues after Mailing

6. A Sample of Form I-485 Application Cover Letter for U.S. Citizen's Spouse

7. Sample of Filled Form I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

8. Sample of Filled Form I-944 - Declaration of Self-Sufficiency

9. Sample of Filled Form I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization

10. Sample of Filled Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

Part Eight: How to Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence for an Alien Spouse

1. The Eligibility Requirements and Interview Procedures of Removing Conditions on Permanent Residence

2. How to Remove the Conditions on Permanent Residence for Different Marital Situations

3. Detailed Description of Documents and Evidence which Must be Submitted together with Form I-751

4. Options for Conditional Permanent Residents with Marital Problems, and How to Waiver the Joint Filing

5. Sample of Cover Letter for Form I-751 Joint Petition to Remove Conditions of Permanent Resident Status

6. Sample of Filled Form I-751 - Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence

7. Sample Supporting Letter from Friend to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence

Part Nine: Other Important Considerations - Domestic Violence, Divorce, and Surviving Widows

1. Significant Immigration Options and Legal Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence and Other Crimes

2. Does Divorce Affect Conditional Green Card? - A Case Study of Marriage and Conditional Green Card

3. The Divorce and Related Legal Remedies, and the Impact on an Alien's Immigration Status

4. A Case Study of Marriage-Based Applicant Eligible for I-485 Approval Even after Divorce

5. Detailed Analysis of USCIS Guidance on Surviving Widows/Widowers and Children of U.S. Citizens

Part Ten: Application Required Forms

1. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

2. Form I-864, Affidavit Of Support

3. Form I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status

4. Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

5. Form I-693, For Medical Examination

6. Form I-485 Supplement A

7. Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency

8. Form I-765, Employment Authorization Application

9. Form I-131, Application For Travel Document

10. Form I-751 - Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence

11. Instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

12. Instructions for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

13. Instructions for Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency

14. Instructions for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

15. Instructions for I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

16. Instructions for I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

17. Instructions for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

18. Instructions for Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)

19. The Grounds for Divorce and Residency Requirements for Each States of United States

20. Instructions for Form I-864, Affidavit Of Support

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