Welcome to The Immigration Legal Center: Your Source for Obtaining a Marriage Green Card.

Here at The Immigration Legal Center in Miami, Florida, we know that love has no limits. If you are involved in a marriage with a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident, then there is a possibility that you can get a marriage-based green card thus being able to legally reside in the United States. Marriage green card is a difficult process and we will ensure that you understand each step you need to take to get to that end. Being your marriage green card attorney of choice, we will ensure that the process is as seamless as possible. .

Our Services

Initial Consultation

Start off the process of applying for a marriage-based green card by contacting our marriage green card attorney for an initial appointment. In this consultation, we will determine your eligibility and also outline the necessary paperwork, and offer a tailored approach with respect to your circumstances.

Document Preparation

This is where our team comes in to help you collect and prepare all the relevant materials for your marriage-based green card application. This can be your marriage certificate, your financial status or any other supporting documents that may be required by USCIS.

Form I-130 Petition

We will assist you in completing Form I-130 that is the Petition for Alien Relative to establish your marital relationship with your spouse and initiate the green card application process.

Form I-485 Adjustment of Status

If you are already in the United States, we will help you in filing the Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status in order to apply for the lawful permanent residence status.

Consular Processing

If you are residing abroad, we’ll guide you through the consular processing procedure, assisting you with the necessary documentation and preparing you for the immigrant visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.

Interview Preparation

Common Challenges and Solutions

Marriage based green card is a process which may be quite difficult and there are many potential pitfalls throughout the process that the couple may face. At The Immigration Legal Center, we know that there are obstacles that may be encountered by the couple and this is why we are here to help them. Some common challenges include:

1. Long Separation: If the immigrant spouse is still living in his or her home country, it may take a long time for the marriage green card process while the immigrant is separated from his or her U.S. citizen or LPR spouse. Our lawyers can help with advice on how to keep up communication, how to set expectations, and how to arrange visits during this time.
2. Evidence of Bona Fide Relationship: The authenticity of the marriage is examined by USCIS to determine the credibility of the relationship. Sometimes it may be challenging to prove their relationship due to the fact that they have been involved for a short duration or if their relationship has an unconventional character. We can help to gather and organize evidence to prove that the marriage was indeed valid and should be recognized as such.
3. Financial Requirements: Some couples may face difficulties meeting the financial support requirements if the sponsoring spouse has low income below the set threshold or if the spouse has no income at all as in the case of unemployment. Our attorneys can discuss other ways to meet financial conditions and needs through other resources like properties or other people who can act as sponsors.
4. Criminal History: People with criminal records may have difficulties in getting a marriage-based green card, because some criminal offenses make the applicants inadmissible to the United States. Some of the ways that our team can help includes determining the potential effects of a criminal record and whether there are ways that a waiver or any other form of relief can be sought if this is possible.
5. Language Barriers: There could be language barriers between the couple when it comes to the immigration process especially if the couple does not speak English fluently. We have a multilingual staff that will be able to help you with the application process and ensure that you are able to effectively communicate with USCIS.

By addressing these common challenges proactively, we can help couples overcome obstacles and achieve their goal of obtaining a marriage-based green card. Contact The Immigration Legal Center today to schedule a consultation with our marriage green card lawyer and learn how we can assist you!