Marriage-Based Green Card

A Marriage-Based Green Card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) to obtain permanent residence in the United States. It is one of the most common family-based immigration pathways and provides the right to live, work, and eventually apply for U.S. citizenship.

Who is the Visa for?

  • Foreign nationals legally married to a U.S. citizen

  • Foreign nationals legally married to a lawful permanent resident (green card holder)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be in a legally valid marriage (recognized by the country/state where it took place)

  • Must prove the marriage is bona fide (real and not entered into for immigration benefits)

  • Spouse must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

  • Must meet admissibility requirements (no major criminal bars, immigration fraud, or health-related grounds)

  • Forms required: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and I-485 (Adjustment of Status) if spouse is in the U.S., or consular processing if abroad

Visa Duration

  • 10 years: If marriage >2 years at approval

  • 2 years (conditional): If marriage <2 years (Form I-751 required)

  • Renewable: Permanent residence

Processing Time:

  • Varies by USCIS service center and consulate

  • Typically 12–24 months depending on case type and location

  • Work/travel authorization (EAD/AP) often granted within 3–6 months after filing

OpenSphere Services:

  • Petition Prep: Forms I-130, I-485, DS-260 + evidence

  • Marriage Proof Strategy: Joint docs, affidavits, photos

  • RFE/NOID Support

  • Guidance: Green card to citizenship

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

Is my personal information safe with you?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.

What services does OpenSphere offer?

We provide personalized U.S. visa services, helping individuals and businesses navigate the application process with expert guidance and support.

Which types of visas can you help with?

We assist with a wide range of U.S. visa categories, including work visas, investor visas, family-based visas, student visas, and more.

Who can benefit from our services?

Our clients include skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families seeking to live, work, or study in the United States.

How is OpenSphere different from other immigration service providers?

We combine in-depth immigration knowledge with an AI-powered, streamlined, client-focused process, ensuring each case gets personalized attention from start to finish.

How do I sign up for the app?

Yes — all client data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

Do you handle the entire visa process?

Yes — we guide you through every stage, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to filing and follow-up until a decision is made.