亲属移民 与 婚姻绿卡
Family-Based Immigration & Marriage Green Card

If you are currently in the United States, according to the latest F2A category priority dates, the waiting time for the Date for Filing (Table B) is very short. After marriage and submitting your I-130 petition, once your priority date becomes current, you can submit your adjustment of status application within the U.S., then legally live and work in the U.S. while waiting for your Green Card to be issued. If you are located in China, you will need to wait for the Final Action Date (Table A), complete NVC processing and attend a consular interview, which typically takes approximately 2 years.

The focus of the interview is on: 1. Proof of cohabitation (lease agreements, utility bills). 2. Joint finances (joint bank accounts, insurance, tax returns). 3. Evidence of shared life (photos, witness statements from family and friends). You will be asked about your relationship history, wedding details, daily household routines and more. As long as your documentation is sufficient and you respond naturally, the vast majority of applications are approved smoothly.

Yes. If you have a two-year conditional Green Card and are already divorced at the time you file to remove conditions (I-751), you can apply for a unilateral waiver. The key requirement is to prove that your marriage was bona fide (genuine) when it was entered into. Even if you are currently separated, as long as you can provide sufficient evidence of shared life and a reasonable reason for the separation, you still have a strong chance of approval.

A K-1 visa is a fiancé(e) visa that allows your unmarried partner to enter the U.S., get married within 90 days of entry, and then submit a Green Card application. It is ideal for couples who are not currently in the U.S. and wish to reunite as soon as possible. Direct marriage (CR1/IR1) means you marry outside the U.S. first, then directly apply for an immigrant visa to enter the U.S. You receive your Green Card status through U.S. customs immediately upon entry.

If you are married to a U.S. citizen, as long as you were lawfully admitted to the U.S. (with a valid visa and I-94 record), even if your current status has expired, you can usually still submit your Green Card application directly within the U.S. without needing to depart the country. If you have a serious history of fraud or misrepresentation that puts you at risk of deportation, you can still seek relief through a spousal waiver (I-601).