How do I begin the green card process for my wife, who is currently in the United States in a different status?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you should file an I-130 immigrant petition for her. Your wife can file an application of adjustment of status at the same time. If you are a permanent resident, you should file the I-130 immigrant petition. Your wife will have to wait for an immigrant visa to become available in the second preference category. You can consult the Visa Bulletin for information on visa availability. Once the visa number becomes current, she can then apply to adjust to permanent resident. During this waiting period, your wife must continue to maintain valid nonimmigrant status.
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