Marriage Based Sponsorship is a common pathway for foreigners to come and attain lawful permanent resident status in the United States, eventually allowing them to obtain their U.S. citizenship. Before and during the application process, many petitioners ask the same question and it is none other than, “how soon can my spouse join me in the United States?”. It depends on how soon a green card becomes available for them. This heavily depends on how soon the petitioner files their petition and gets the process started. It also depends on whether they submitted sufficient appropriate evidence along with their petition, and on USCIS’s caseload at the time of filing. In general, presently, the average time for spouses to be united after applying for a marriage based green card, is about two (2) years. This is the average time as some cases are taking longer, while other cases are taking much shorter to be completed (within a matter of a few months).
Some tips to keep in mind to speed up the processing of your case is to ensure you fill out all the necessary forms accurately. If USCIS finds mistakes in your application, inconsistencies, or incomplete answers, then your case could be delayed. Ensure you double and triple check all the forms before you submit them. Along with the forms, ensure you have provided sufficient supporting evidence showing there exists a bona fide relationship and courtship between you and your spouse. A lot of cases undergo hardship if USCIS believes the petitioner did not provide sufficient supporting documents to show a bona fide relationship and marriage exists. Some examples of supporting evidence to include are affidavits from friends and family, photos of your courtship, photos from the wedding day, wedding invitation, marriage certificate, utility bills with both spouses’ names, lease agreements or homeowner agreements with both spouses’ names, among other documents.
The sooner you file your petition, the sooner USCIS will have your case pending in their system. Ensure to notify USCIS of your change of address if you happen to move after you submit your petition. Marriage based sponsorship filings can be confusing, especially if you do not have any familiarity with the U.S. processes, verbiage, and timelines. If you want to petition for your spouse but need help, feel free to contact the Law Office of Sovmya George, PLLC to assist you with your case. The first step would be to schedule a consultation appointment with Attorney George where she will explain to you the spousal sponsorship process, fees, requirements, the supporting documents needed, etc. and you can ask her your questions. We are committed to assisting our clients from the beginning to the end of their case and we always find time to speak with our clients- we are never too busy for you! Give us a call today at 972-905-0948 or email Attorney George at Sovmya.george@lawofficesg.com. We consider it a privilege to help you be united with your spouse!
