Marriage Green Card
Marriage-based green card news and guides for U.S. citizens and permanent residents sponsoring a spouse for immigration including CR-1 and IR-1 visas.
Board of Immigration Appeals Tightens Marriage Fraud Rules in Matter of JIN
The BIA's Matter of JIN ruling allows U.S. citizens to submit marriage fraud evidence to challenge approved petitions during immigrant removal proceedings.
Past F-1 Error Flags in Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
New USCIS protocols are surfacing past F-1 student status errors during marriage green card adjustments. Enhanced data integration…
USCIS Tightens Evidence Standards for Marriage-Based Green Card Petitions
Applying for a marriage green card in 2026 involves strict enforcement, mandatory interviews, and facial biometrics. USCIS now…
Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants Face New Challenges and Arrests
In 2025 USCIS tightened marriage-based green card processing with stricter intake checks, form-edition enforcement, more RFEs, and increased…
Filing Form I-751: Remove Conditions on Marriage-Based Residence
Form I-751 removes the two-year condition for marriage-based conditional residents. File jointly within the 90-day pre-expiration window or…
6 Countries Offering Spouse Visas for International Students in 2025
In 2025, Canada tightened spouse open work permit rules (master’s 16+ months or doctoral), the UK tied dependent…
Remove Conditions on a Marriage-Based Green Card: 90-Day Window Guide
To transition from a conditional to a permanent green card, residents must file Form I-751 within 90 days…
File I-751 Within 90 Days to Remove Conditions on Marriage Green Card
Form I-751 converts a 2-year marriage green card to a 10-year card. In 2026, the fee is $750.…
USCIS Tightens 2025 Marriage Green Card Rules, Raising Fraud Risks
USCIS intensified 2025 enforcement: mandatory 01/20/25 I-485 edition, updated I-130/I-129F, increased financial checks, and August policy permitting removal…
Marriage-Based Green Card Interview: Expert Preparation Tips for 2026
The 2026 marriage-based green card process features mandatory in-person interviews, enhanced vetting, and stricter financial self-sufficiency requirements. Processing…