The foreign spouse must be physically present in the United States. The foreign spouse must have entered the United States legally. You and your foreign spouse must be legally married. You and your foreign spouse have a genuine relationship and bona-fide marriage.
FAQs about the Permanent Residence Process
What is a permanent residence application?
A permanent residence application is filed in the United States by the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The foreign spouse must have entered the United States on a non-immigrant visa (i.e. fiancé(e) visa, visitor visa, student visa, work visa etc.) or visa waiver and is… Read More
