Solicitar la Green Card por matrimonio es uno de los procesos más solicitados.
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This is the time it takes to get the Green Card through marriage in the United States in 2025

Obtener este documento puede variar de acuerdo con diversos factores como el estatus ciudadano del cónyuge.

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The process to obtain the Green Card through marriage, after having gotten married to a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, requires several months and a series of steps to follow.

Contrary to popular belief, simply getting married does not automatically grant this document.

According to the specialized source Boundless, based on information from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS for its acronym in English), the time to get the Green Card through this "method" has an approximate timeframe of 9.3 months.

However, as mentioned by the same source, this time can vary according to a variety of factors, such as:

  • Whether the spouse is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
  • Current place of residence of the marriage.

What factors determine the increase or decrease in the delivery time of the Green Card through marriage?

According to Boundless, the average time of 9.3 months to obtain the Green Card "applies" when the spouse is a U.S. citizen and both individuals are in the United States. However, if the marriage is outside the U.S., even if the husband or wife is a U.S. citizen, the waiting time increases to an average of 14.3 months.

Additionally, the waiting period can increase even more if the spouse is a lawful permanent resident. In this scenario, regardless of whether the marriage resides inside or outside the country, the time to obtain the Green Card can extend up to 35 months, which is more than two years.

Also known as the spousal residence card, it allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to live and work legally anywhere within the United States.

To carry out the process, it is necessary to comply with the following steps:

  1. Establish the marital relationship through Form I-130.
  2. Apply for the residence card with the help of forms I-485 or DS-260.
  3. Pay the required fees.
  4. Attend the interview.
  5. Receive the approval.

Likewise, these requirements must be verified:

  • Genuine marriage.
  • Minimum age of 18 years in both spouses.
  • The applicant must not have any criminal records.

Regarding application fees, these can also vary depending on the location where the process is carried out. If the applicant resides in the United States, the total cost of the process is 3,005 dollars. Meanwhile, if the process is carried out outside the U.S., the amount is reduced to 1,340 dollars.

*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence