A marriage-based green card is often called the “easiest” immigration case — until an interview, a prior overstay or a thin evidence file proves otherwise. We prepare these cases so they are decided once, favorably.
Eligibility rests on the marriage, the sponsor and the applicant’s own immigration history.
Valid where celebrated, and entered into to build a life together — not for immigration purposes. Bona fides are proven with evidence, not assertions.
A U.S. citizen spouse allows immediate processing; a green card holder spouse places the case in the F2A category, subject to visa availability.
Adjustment of status inside the U.S. (generally requiring lawful admission) or consular processing abroad — the right choice depends on your entry, travel and history.
An I-864 Affidavit of Support meeting 125% of the poverty guidelines, with a joint sponsor where needed.
Officers weigh the whole file. We assemble a record that reads like a shared life.
Our firm has prepared marriage cases for more than 25 years — including the second-marriage, prior-denial and mixed-status histories that make officers look twice.
Entry history, unlawful presence, prior filings and travel needs all point toward one path or the other. We choose the venue before the venue chooses the outcome.
Every couple is prepared for the interview — and where a separate (Stokes) interview is a risk, we prepare for that too, including attorney attendance.
Prior marriages, prior petitions, overstays and status violations are addressed in the filing with evidence and law — never left for the officer to discover.
Understanding where cases go wrong is the first step in preparing one that doesn’t.
Couples with real marriages lose time to RFEs because the file shows a wedding, not a life. Financial interdependence and continuity of evidence decide these cases.
Inconsistent answers in Stokes-style questioning sink genuine cases. Preparation — not coaching, preparation — is the difference.
Entries without inspection, overstays and prior removal proceedings change the entire strategy, sometimes requiring waivers. These must be diagnosed before filing, not after.
Marriages under two years old at approval produce a two-year conditional card — and a mandatory I-751 filing later that couples forget until the deadline is upon them.
A typical adjustment-of-status case in the United States proceeds in six stages.
Marriage history, immigration history and entry records are reviewed; adjustment or consular processing is chosen deliberately.
I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131 are filed together where eligible — putting work and travel authorization in process from day one.
Fingerprints are taken; the EAD and advance parole typically arrive while the case is pending.
Both spouses are prepared thoroughly — documents, questions and logistics.
We attend where appropriate; well-prepared couples with complete files are frequently approved at the window.
Approval issues the card (conditional if the marriage is under two years); we calendar the removal-of-conditions filing before you leave the office.
Timelines vary by service center and consulate. Citizen-spouse adjustment cases commonly run around a year; F2A cases depend on visa availability. We give current estimates at consultation, not recycled ones.
Yes — the concurrently filed I-765 produces an employment authorization document during the process, and advance parole permits travel in most cases.
Spouses of U.S. citizens who entered lawfully may generally still adjust status despite an overstay. Entries without inspection and certain histories are different — those require waiver analysis before anything is filed.
Most couples are interviewed together. Separate questioning is reserved for cases where the officer has doubts — and thorough preparation and a strong file are what keep doubts from arising.
If the marriage is under two years old at approval, the card is valid for two years, and a joint I-751 petition must be filed in the 90-day window before it expires. We calendar it as part of this case.
Yes — F2A category rules apply, visa availability governs the timeline, and maintaining your status in the meantime becomes part of the plan. Naturalization of the sponsor mid-case can also upgrade the petition.
Family cases carry the highest personal stakes in immigration law. We prepare them with the same rigor as our federal-agency work.
The Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie, P.C. has practiced U.S. immigration law exclusively since 1999.
More than 25 years of marriage-based adjustment and consular cases, including complex-history files, Stokes interviews and waiver matters.
Extensive experience responding to RFEs, NOIDs, denials, audits and government challenges in this category.
We consider how today’s filing affects your future extensions, employment changes and permanent residence.
Tell us about your situation. Our team can review the information you provide and identify whether Marriage Green Card — or an alternative strategy — may warrant further evaluation.
