Marriage-Based Green Card Services

Applying for permanent residence (a “green card”) through marriage is often one of the most efficient ways to obtain lawful status in the United States. Our office operates as a one-stop service center, where you can take care of both your legal marriage and your immigration paperwork in one place. With our assistance, you can apply for:

• Green card (US permanent residence)
• Work permit (Employment authorization)
• Social Security card
• Advance Parole (Travel Document)

A marriage-based green card grants permanent residence and provides the benefits of living, working, and studying in the United States.

We have successfully prepared many of marriage-based green card applications and will be glad to assist you through the process. Immigration forms can be lengthy and complex, but our modern software tools and experience allow us to prepare accurate applications and supporting documents for submission to USCIS.

⚠️ Important: If you entered the U.S. without inspection, have a criminal history, or have been in immigration/deportation proceedings, we strongly recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney. Referrals are available upon request.

Checklist of Required Documents

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen)

• U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate
• U.S. Passport (biographical page, if available)
• 2 passport-style photos
• Tax returns and W-2/1099 forms for the most recent year
• 3 most recent paycheck stubs
• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce decrees from all previous marriages (if applicable)

Applicant (Foreign Spouse)

• Passport, visa, and I-94 record
• I-20 and OPT card (if applicable for students)
• Birth Certificate with certified English translation*
• 6 passport-style photos
• Divorce decrees from all previous marriages with translations, if applicable*
• Medical Examination Report (to locate a USCIS-approved Civil Surgeon, search “USCIS Civil Surgeon” by ZIP code).
• For K-1 visa applicants: provide the medical report obtained at the U.S. Embassy when applying for your K-1 visa.

*Certified translations can be provided upon request.

Government Filing Fees (Subject to Change)

• Green Card: $2,115
• Green Card (for K-1 visa holders): $1,440
• Work Authorization (optional): $260
• Travel Document / Advance Parole (optional): $630

Please contact our office for details regarding our service fees for document preparation.

Additional Immigration Services We Offer

In addition to marriage-based green cards, we assist with document preparation for:

• Green cards for children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens
• Fiancé visa (K-1) petitions
• Removal of conditions on residence (Form I-751)
• Renewal of expired or lost green cards
• U.S. citizenship applications (N-400)
• Certificates of citizenship (N-600)
• Replacement of citizenship documents

Fee Waivers: Low-income applicants may qualify for a fee waiver for certain applications. We can prepare the waiver request; however, USCIS makes the final decision. Proof of current income and expenses is required.

Legal Disclaimer

We are licensed immigration consultants in the State of California (Bond #101607058). We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, representation, or act as your attorney in any legal matter. Our services are limited to non-legal assistance with document preparation and form completion based on the information you provide. For legal advice, interpretation of immigration laws, or representation before USCIS, an immigration court, or any other government agency, you should consult with a licensed immigration attorney.