Many international students come to study in the United States each year. While some students plan to return to their home countries after they complete their course of study, others wish to remain in the U.S. and get a Green Card. 33Most students who have an F-1 visa and wish to remain in the U.S. try to change their status by finding an employer to sponsor them, usually first for a temporary visa, and then eventually for permanent residency. If you are considering marrying your American boyfriend or girlfriend, it is important that you are doing that because you truly love that person and want to spend the rest of your life with them. There are two ways to receive a Green Card through marriage:1. Marriage to a U.S. citizen: Your U.S. citizen spouse can sponsor you for a Green Card as soon as you are married and able to complete and submit the filing. There is no waiting period to apply and there is no limit on the number of immigrant visas issued per year. The Process for Green Card through Marriage1. Establishing the Marriage: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is used to demonstrate that that a legitimate marriage exists between you and your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse. In addition to the form, you must provide evidence that your spouse is either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and proof of a legitimate marriage. Typical evidence includes a copy of U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport or Certificate of Naturalization, a copy of your marriage certificate and copies of marriage termination documents if either of you has any previous marriage. Resource URL: https://dygreencard.com/immigration-resources/f1-visa-to-green-card-through-marriage/dygreencard.com/immigration-resources/f1-visa-to-green-card-through-marriage/
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