Marriage To A US Citizen

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I get a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen?
2. Can I marry a U.S. citizen in the U.S. if I’m a foreign national who does not have permanent residency?
3. Can I come the U.S. to marry a U.S. citizen?
4. If I want to go to the U.S. to get married to a US citizen and remain in the U.S. to obtain permanent residency or the “green card”, what visa should I seek?
5. Can I apply for legal permanent resident status before marrying my U.S. citizen fiancé?
6. I entered the U.S. and married my U.S. citizen fiancé(e). Can I remain in the U.S. to seek permanent residence?
7. I entered the U.S. legally but I am now out of status. Can I get permanent residence through my U.S. citizen spouse?
8. What is the processing time for a marriage to U.S. citizen based Green Card?
9. Do I have to give up my passport after I get my Green Card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen?
10. Is my U.S. citizen spouse required to attend the interview for my marriage based Green Card?
11. Can I get a work permit if I file a green card application based on my marriage to a U.S. citizen?
12. What is “Conditional Residence?” Are green cards based on marriage to a U.S. citizen only temporary?