TN Visa / Marriage to a U.S. Citizen &

Adjustment of Status Overview

There are 4 main requirements in the Adjustment of Status (AOS) application process for a green card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen.

I-130 Petition

  • The U.S. citizen must "sponsor" the TN visa worker for the green card, and must prove the bona fides of the marriage (I-130 petition).

  • More on I-130 Filing→

I-485 Application

  • The TN visa worker must meet the basic requirements for AOS (I-485 Adjustment of Status application).

  • More on I-485 Filing→

Financial Support

  • As required in all other options, the U.S. citizen must agree to financially support the applicant (I-864 Affidavit of Support).

  • More on I-864 Filing→

TN Status Issues

  • The TN visa worker must also assess the potential issues that arise on account of filing for AOS while under TN status.

  • More on TN/AOS Issues→