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Your sponsor cannot usually withdraw an accepted I-130 unless fraud was involved. For cases still pending, a letter can be written to the USCIS to withdraw the application. In addition, a VAWA self-petitioner can get around a spouse who is trying to withdraw an I-130.

Some green card applicants will not only need a financial sponsor but an additional household member sponsor in order to make sure there will be financial support for the intending immigrant when they arrive in the U.S. Details below explain who qualifies for a household sponsor.

I-130, officially called “Petition for Alien Relative,” is the form for petitioner (a permanent resident or U.S. citizen) to establish the relationship to an eligible relative who wishes to come to or remain in the United States permanently and get a Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card).

In this case, the process is ultimately much longer than other types of processing due to having to wait for the I-130 to be processed separately from the I-485 application and other supporting documents.

Getting a divorce after one obtains their 2-year temporary green card can create problems, even for naturalization. Here are insights that everyone going through this process should be mindful of when it comes time to file paperwork.

The marriage green card interview is a critical part of the I-485 application process. Here is a comprehensive list of some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes time to prepare for this interview with a USCIS officer.

Marriage green card approval varies greatly depending on the type of applicant. U.S. based spouses married to U.S. citizens on average require the least amount of processing time. Spouses living abroad that have to file separate I-130 petitions before their application can begin experience almost double the wait time.

Being out-of-status presents some challenges and obstacles for marriage green card applicants. Knowing if one was ever out-of-status, and what to do about it, is important for ensuring a smooth adjustment of status process.

Foreign spouses married to a U.S. green card holder will have to until their priority date for an available visa. At this point, the remainder of forms and payments will need to be collected leading up to the green card interview and a final decision made by a consulate or embassy officer.

Consular processing for foreign spouses is a more lengthy process that U.S. based adjustments. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth process and no surprises when it comes to submitting forms and payments online.