A Moses absent immigration attorney and today let's talk about how does someone with a green card bring in his spouse. In other words, if it's a female, how does she bring in a husband? Or if it's a male, how does he bring in his wife? It depends on whether the spouse is in the United States or not. If the spouse is in the United States and in a legal status, once you file the initial papers (i-130) and get it approved, you need to check the Visa Bulletin to see if a visa is available. If a visa is available, you can file for adjustment of status in the United States. This process takes about six months and during this time, the person can obtain a work permit, Social Security number, and a driver's license. After six months, there will be an interview where they will approve the case if there is substantial documentation proving that the couple is really living together in a genuine marriage. If the marriage is less than two years old on that date, a conditional green card will be issued, valid for only two years. After two years, you need to file form i-751 to remove the conditions and convert it to a permanent green card. Now, if the person is here illegally but has a green card, the process is different. After getting the initial papers approved (i-130), the person would have to travel abroad to get the green card. However, if the person has been here illegally for more than a year, they will be barred from returning for ten years. In this case, you can apply for an I-601 waiver, which requires proving that it would cause extreme hardship for the American citizen. Once approved, the person can return from...
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