How Do You Get A Green Card Through Marriage To A U.S?
There are many steps that must be taken in order to get a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Many people are under the erroneous assumption that U.S. citizenship is automatically granted to resident aliens who marry a citizen, but this is not the case. The path to a green card through marriage depends on a number of factors, including your immigration status at the time of the marriage, and whether you marry inside or outside of the U.S. Before you get started, take a moment to review the instructions on the green card application (form I-485), as well as the application itself, to make sure you are admissible to the U.S. as a permanent resident. Review the questions on page 3 of the I-485 application (see Resources below). Also, if you are in the U.S. on a visitor’s visa, your immigration status has expired, or if you are undocumented, consult with an immigration attorney. You may not be eligible to adjust status, but you may be able to request a waiver. This carries risks
