{"id":1353,"date":"2020-07-22T00:34:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T00:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufimmigration.com\/?page_id=1353"},"modified":"2026-10-13T20:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:03:55","slug":"marriage-base-green-card-husband-or-wife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colombiausainmigracion.com\/en\/marriage-base-green-card-husband-or-wife\/","title":{"rendered":"MARRIAGE-BASED GREEN CARD \u2013 PETITIONING FOR YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Building Your Future Together in the United States!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident hoping to bring your husband or wife to live permanently in the United States?<\/p>\n

Family-based immigration allows eligible U.S. citizens and Green Card holders to petition for their foreign spouses to obtain lawful permanent residence.<\/p>\n

Understanding the requirements, documentation, and application procedures is an important step toward building your future together.<\/p>\n

WHO CAN PETITION FOR A SPOUSE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. U.S. CITIZENS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    U.S. citizens may petition for their foreign husbands or wives under the Immediate Relative immigration category.<\/p>\n

    This category is not subject to annual immigrant visa numerical limits. However, application processing times and other immigration requirements still apply.<\/p>\n

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    1. LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS (GREEN CARD HOLDERS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Lawful permanent residents may also petition for their foreign husbands or wives.<\/p>\n

      These petitions generally fall under the F2A family preference category, which is subject to visa availability and may involve additional waiting periods.<\/p>\n

      WHAT DOES THE MARRIAGE-BASED IMMIGRATION PROCESS INVOLVE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      STEP 1 \u2013 FILING THE FAMILY PETITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The process generally begins with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed by the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse.<\/p>\n

      Form I-130A and supporting evidence of a legally valid, genuine marriage are generally required.<\/p>\n

      Supporting documentation may include:<\/p>\n