a GreenCard Holder with a spouse Question

[apple21 953]

The Approval has been issued on my greencard, but the greencard itself hasn't been issued yet. I'm just waiting for my turn (priority date) which is expected to be within 2 months

When is your priority date? Have you checked the Visa Bulletin? Is your priority date near the current PD?

FYI, your green card is not approved yet. The consular officer at the time of the embassy interview will determine your VISA approval.

Edited June 22, 2013 by apple21

[Tariqabu 0]

I'm not trying to lie to anyone!

I just didn't know that I have to inform the immigration now that my marital status has changed.

I guess i'll let them know now

Appreciate all of your help

Thank you,

[aaron2020 11,651]

The Approval has been issued on my greencard, but the greencard itself hasn't been issued yet. I'm just waiting for my turn (priority date) which is expected to be within 2 months

Once again - it is impossible to be approved for a green card before your PD is current.

You do not have an approval for a green card.

You have an approved I-130 petition. This approval means that you are eligible to apply for an immigrant visa when your PD becomes current.

After your PD becomes current, you interview at the US Embassy for an immigrant visa. The visa is not guarantee. It could be granted or it could be denied.

Once a person enters the US on an immigrant visa, then that person gets a green card.

[Cathi 5,794]

Once again - it is impossible to be approved for a green card before your PD is current.

You do not have an approval for a green card.

You have an approved I-130 petition. This approval means that you are eligible to apply for an immigrant visa when your PD becomes current.

After your PD becomes current, you interview at the US Embassy for an immigrant visa. The visa is not guarantee. It could be granted or it could be denied.

Once a person enters the US on an immigrant visa, then that person gets a green card.

Aaron is correct, a green card would never be approved at this point in the process, your petition was approved(i130), now the NVC stage will begin and you will apply for the actual visa. Only after your visa is approved and after you arrive in the US will a green card be issued, you still have quite some time to go. And seeing that you married last year, that will add a few years to your wait time. Just be sure you inform USCIS that you are now married, you are better off telling them as opposed to trying to keep it secret and being caught lying for material misrepresentation and getting banned. Best of luck with he remainder of your journey and keep us updated!!!

[apple21 953]

I'm not trying to lie to anyone!

I just didn't know that I have to inform the immigration now that my marital status has changed.

I guess i'll let them know now

Appreciate all of your help

Thank you,

There you go.

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

They will void it, because you would have to lie and say you are unmarried to get it.

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I don't think it matters which means - family or employment... IT DOES

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

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Just to correct myself....

When a person is petitioned as an UNMARRIED son/daughter, that person should remain unmarried for the entire duration of the visa process, from i-130 filing up to the time he/she receives the green card. He/She should be unmarried when he/she enters the United States.

Actually only true is they stay in that visa class . If the parent is a USC they are free to marry and change classes. If they want to stay in the class then they need to stay unmarried.