Can I work in the US if my spouse has a green card?

If you are a U.S. citizen, once you file Form I-130, your spouse is eligible to apply for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa. This will entitle him or her to come to the United States to live and work while the visa petition is pending.

How long does it take for a green card holder to bring his wife?

The current total wait time for a marriage-based green card ranges between 9 to 36 months, depending on whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder and where you currently live (not including possible delays).

How long does it take for a green card holder to bring spouse to the US from the Philippines?

They’ll have to wait approximately two years (depending on level of demand in their category) for a visa to become available to them (a current priority date). Next, your spouse will go through consular processing for an immigrant visa.

Can I work with a green card?

While green card holders can live and work in the United States, and enjoy most of the same benefits as a U.S. citizen, permanent residents are not U.S. citizens and because of this do not have the full rights of a citizen. Green card holders are not issued a U.S. passport.

Can I petition my wife if I am a green card holder?

Can a Green Card Holder Get a Visa for a Spouse? Yes, green card holders can petition for their spouses to join them in the U.S. on a visa. Spouses of lawful permanent residents are eligible for a family second preference category (2A) visa.

Can you get married to green card holder?

Marrying a lawful permanent resident is not a fast-track to working in the U.S. If you are not a citizen of the U.S. and you are about to marry a U.S. green card holder (someone with U.S. lawful permanent residence), you will not gain the right to work in the United States anytime soon.

How long does a green card holder spouse take?

Establishing the marriage relationship ( Form I-130 ): 7-10 months

Can a green card holder sponsor his or her spouse?

Under U.S. federal law, green card holders can sponsor certain family members, but not others. For example, as a green card holder, you are not eligible to sponsor: However, as a green card holder, you are eligible to sponsor: So, as a green card holder, you can sponsor your spouse.

Can a green card holder bring his wife/husband?

Most people know that a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) can bring a spouse to the United States, and sponsor the spouse’s green card. As for how long the process takes, this can vary depending on your circumstances, which we will explain in detail on this page.