The process for applying for a green card through marriage involves several key steps. First, your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse files Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to establish your relationship. If you’re already in the U.S., you may also file Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, to apply for your green card at the same time.
If you’re abroad, you’ll go through consular processing, which means waiting for your I-130 approval and then applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate. Throughout the process, you’ll need to provide supporting documents, attend a biometrics appointment, and eventually, you and your spouse will attend an interview to demonstrate your relationship is genuine. After approval, you’ll receive your green card, allowing you to live and work in the U.S. permanently.
