TN VISA → GREEN CARD BASED ON MARRIAGE TO U.S. CITIZEN (~4 MONTH PROCESS)

Green Card Case Info.

Case History / Issues:
Applicant was a Canadian citizen, and held TN visa status. Applicant subsequently married a U.S. citizen.

Strategy:
Reviewed case to ensure no preconceived intent issues, or potential employment gap or travel issues. Determined applicant was a good candidate for Adjustment of Status.

Filing Process:
I-130 / I-485 application @ USCIS - Chicago Lockbox

Filed:
Dec. 26, 2013

Biometrics Scheduled:
Jan. 27, 2014

Employment Authorization / Travel Card Issued:
March 5, 2014

Interview Date:
On April 16, 2014 at USCIS' Boston, MA local office. Decision was not made during interview, but case status online showed the application was approved later that day.

Green Card Received:
April 22, 2014

Processing Time:
3 months, 21 days

Citizenship:
Canada

TN Visa Category:
Computer Systems Analyst