If you and your husband or wife have already married, and your spouse is currently in India, you would start the permanent resident application process by filing Form I-130 with USCIS. Spouses of permanent residents must wait until the National Visa Center (NVC) says they can apply for an immigrant visa.
Can I bring my spouse with Green Card?
In order to bring your spouse (husband or wife) to live in the United States as a Green Card holder (permanent resident), you must be either a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
Does spouse automatically get Green Card?
Upon entry to the U.S. with the immigrant visa, the immigrant spouse becomes a lawful permanent resident. Or, if the spouse will be adjusting status, the two of you will attend an interview at a local USCIS office.
Can you get married in India with a green card?
You can also choose to get married first in India or another country, and then apply for an immigrant visa with which to enter the United States. The visa will turn into a green card when your spouse arrives. If you are a lawful permanent resident, your new spouse becomes a “preference relative,” in category F2A.
Who are the green card holders in India?
Lakshmi Iyer and her husband Ganesh have been living in Bangalore, India for the last 40 years. Recently, their son, a US citizen, sponsored their Green Card and they are now US Green Card holders. For the Iyers, presently the Green Card is just an easier access route to the US.
Can a spouse of an US citizen apply for a green card?
The U.S. petitioner is not required to attend, and in most cases would not be allowed to attend. Upon approval, your spouse enters the U.S. on an immigrant visa, at which time he or she becomes a lawful permanent resident (and receives a green card by mail soon after).
How can I get married to my fiance in India?
This can take several months. If you are not yet married and your fiancé (e) is still in India, you can, if you are a U.S. citizen, petition for your fiancé (e) to enter the U.S. on a K-1 visa i n order for the two of you to get married in the U.S.—and then your new spouse can apply for a green card, if desired.
