To qualify for a green card through marriage:

• You must be legally married to a US Citizen (USC) or US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)

• The marriage must be bona fide (not done only to get a green card). Any prior marriages must be terminated before your current marriage

• The foreign spouse must have entered the US legally (I-94, visa, etc.) and still have proof of legal entry. (Note: Canadian Citizens are usually not required to show proof of legal entry).

• The foreign spouse must not have committed any Crimes of Moral Turpitude.

Spouses of US citizens who entered the U.S. legally after being inspected, and overstayed when the visa or I-94 has expired can also generally still apply for a green card in the US. However in such cases, it is advised to consult with your immigration attorney before filing an application.

Attorney Alka Mahajan has extensive experience filing marriage-based green card petitions. She will counsel you on every step of the process. With her expertise and experience she makes sure that your application is presented in the best possible way, with all the supporting documentation which USCIS looks for in marriage green card cases. Her attention to detail in every case is the reason she has such an out-standing and excellent record of approvals in marriage-based cases.

All marriage-based green card applications also involve an in-person interview at your local USCIS office. The interview must be attended by both the US citizen spouse and the foreign national spouse. If you need assistance, your attorney can also be present at the interview with you.

Attorney Alka Mahajan has represented numerous clients at interviews before the US Immigration Service (USCIS) district offices in New England, and has assisted many others whose spouse was overseas and consular processed through the U.S. Consulates in their home countries.