US Visa Support Services:Fiancee Visa, Spousal Visa and Adjustment of Status

GREEN CARD (ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS) FAQ

1. Who needs to file for a Green Card (Adjustment of Status)?

If your Fiancée or Wife entered the US on a K1 or K3 visa, she will need to file for an Adjustment of Status upon her arrival in the US to receive her residency status, to get her SSN and be able to travel outside the USA. If she does not file, she will be subject to deportation.
If your Fiancée or Wife has children traveling to the USA on a K2 or K4 visa, they are also required to file for an Adjustment of Status.

2. What are the requirements?

If either of you has been previously married, you will need all filed final divorce decrees, death certificates or annulments.
Birth certificates for all children that each of you have, even if the children are adults.
If the child traveled to the US, your wife must provide custody papers.
The minimum income requirement is currently $18,212 for a family of two. If you are an Alaska resident, the minimum income is $22,762. If you are a Hawaii resident, it is $20.950.
If your income is less than the minimum requirement you will need to get a co-sponsor.
You will provide financial documentation as proof that you can support your wife and all members of your household.

3. How much does it cost?

The current USCIS filing fee is $1010 for each applicant 14 or older. The filing fee for each child under the age of 14 filing with parent is $600.

4. How long does it take to get the Green Card?

The approval time for the Adjustment of Status, in most cases, takes 6 months to 1 year.

5. What happens after we file?

You will be instructed by USCIS to provide any missing documents or medical forms.

USCIS will give your Spouse an appointment to be fingerprinted.
You are both required to go to the interview.
She will usually have her conditional green card within a few weeks of the interview.

6. If my Spouse is already in the US, is it too late for her children to join her?

After your spouse has been a permanent resident for 2 years, she may petition for her child(ren) to join her in the US. This processing is currently taking over 7 years.