Yes. The immigration regulations do not require a foreign spouse to use the services of an attorney.
Marriage Green Card
What is conditional based on marriage residence?
Conditional residence is issued by the USCIS to a foreign spouse who has been married fewer than 2 years at the time the permanent residence application is approved. The foreign spouse, termed a “conditional resident”, must file a petition with the USCIS to remove the conditions during the 90 day period prior to the expiration… Read More
What is permanent residence based on marriage?
Permanent residence is issued by the USCIS to a foreign spouse who has been married 2 years or more at the time the permanent residence application is approved. The foreign spouse is termed a “permanent resident”. The foreign spouse’s child is also termed a “permanent resident”.
What if a foreign spouse entered the United States illegally without a visa?
If your foreign spouse married you in the United States; entered illegally without a visa; and is currently in the United States, it is probable that they could not file a permanent residence application with the USCIS to become a permanent resident. Rather, s/he would most likely be required to return to their home country… Read More
What if a foreign spouse entered the United States on a visa waiver and got married and overstayed?
If your foreign spouse married you in the United States; entered on a visa waiver and overstayed; and is currently in the United States, it is possible that they could remain and file a permanent residence application with the USCIS to become a permanent resident. A review of the facts of the spouse’s specific situation… Read More
What if a foreign spouse entered the United States on a visa waiver and got married?
If your foreign spouse married you in the United States; entered on a visa waiver; and is currently in the United States it is possible that s/he could remain and file a permanent residence application with the USCIS to become a permanent resident. A review of the facts of the spouse’s specific situation is required… Read More
What if a foreign spouse entered the United States using a type of visa other than a fiancé(e) visa and got married and overstayed?
If your foreign spouse married you in the United States; entered and overstayed the visa; and is currently in the United States, it is possible that s/he could remain and file a permanent residence application with the USCIS to become a permanent resident. A review of the facts of the foreign spouse’s specific situation is… Read More
What if a foreign spouse entered the United States using a type of visa other than a fiancé(e) visa and got married?
If your foreign spouse married you in the United States; entered on a non-immigrant visa; and is currently in the United States, it is possible that s/he could remain and file a permanent residence application with the USCIS to become a permanent resident. A review of the facts of the foreign spouse’s specific situation is… Read More
What if a foreign spouse married you then entered the United States?
If your foreign spouse married you outside the United States; entered on a non-immigrant visa; and is currently in the United States, it is possible that s/he could remain and a permanent residence application with the USCIS to become a permanent resident. A review of the facts of the foreign spouse’s specific situation is required… Read More
Can a foreign spouse’s child depart the United States while the permanent residence application is pending?
Yes. An Application for Travel Document (form I-131) can be filed in the United States by the foreign spouse’s child with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the permanent residence application to request issuance of an Advanced Parole Document to allow the foreign spouse to depart and re-enter the United States… Read More
