Build the case around the life you share.
Thoughtful guidance for couples navigating a marriage-based green card through adjustment of status or consular processing.
Discuss Your Marriage CaseThe legal filing should tell an honest, coherent story.
A marriage certificate establishes that a marriage exists. A marriage-based immigration case must also demonstrate that the couple entered the marriage in good faith and not solely to obtain an immigration benefit.
Every relationship develops differently. The goal is not to manufacture a perfect record, but to organize credible evidence of the couple’s shared life and explain circumstances that may otherwise be misunderstood.
Where the spouse applies changes the path.
The appropriate filing sequence depends on immigration history, location, the petitioner’s status, and visa availability.
Adjustment of status
An eligible spouse in the United States may apply for permanent residence without completing immigrant-visa processing abroad.
Consular processing
A spouse applying from abroad generally proceeds through petition approval, the National Visa Center, and a U.S. consular interview.
Conditional residence
If the marriage is less than two years old when permanent residence is granted, the spouse generally receives two-year conditional status.
Make the evidence understandable, personal, and complete.
A strong presentation helps the officer see the relationship in context while addressing the legal requirements directly.
Confirm the pathway
Review status, entries, prior filings, and the petitioner’s citizenship or residence before selecting the process.
Document shared life
Organize financial, residential, social, and personal evidence that reflects how the relationship actually functions.
Address difficult facts
Explain limited joint records, time apart, prior marriages, immigration history, or other circumstances honestly and carefully.
Prepare for interview
Help both spouses understand the record, the process, and the kinds of questions that may arise.
Begin with the right process and a credible record.
An early review can uncover procedural issues, evidence gaps, and timing considerations before the case is filed.