TN Visa to Green Card Approval (8 Months) - Marriage to U.S. Citizen

Written By Brian D. Zuccaro, Esq.

CASE HISTORY / ISSUES:

  • Applicant was working in the U.S. under valid TN visa status.

  • Applicant married a U.S. citizen.

STRATEGY:

  • Reviewed case for adjustment of status eligibility, and to ensure no preconceived intent issues, potential employment gap or travel issues, or maintenance of status issues.

  • Reviewed case to assess the merits of the green card application. The applicant and their spouse had sufficient documentation evidencing the bona fides of their marriage, and therefore, should not have an issue securing approval of the I-130 petition.

  • The U.S. citizen had sufficient enough income to meet the I-864, Affidavit of Support income requirements.

FILING PROCESS:

  • I-130 / I-485 application @ USCIS in Oct. 2023.

BIOMETRICS SCHEDULED:

  • Scheduled for Nov. 2023.

EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION CARD (EAD/AP) ISSUED:

  • Employment Authorization Document & Advance Parole (Travel Authorization) combo card valid for 5 years issued in March 2024.

INTERVIEW LOCATION:

  • USCIS waived the interview requirement, approved the Applicant’s I-485 Adjustment of Status application, and issued their green card in June 2024.

PROCESSING TIME:

  • Approx. 8 months after filing.

  • No Request for Evidence (RFE) issued.

Statements regarding prior application approvals our office has obtained are provided for informational purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Brian D. Zuccaro, Esq.
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