What paperwork do I need to file for my wife to get a green card?

[Vic_Gom 0]

Hello! I have a couple of questions concerning my wife’s status. 
 

My wife and I currently live in CA since 2020. She is from Norway but here in the states since 2019 finishing her Masters program on an F1 Visa. We got married in December of 2022. My wife will be finishing her masters in the summer of 2023. 
 

I would like to be cost effective and fill out any and all paperwork needed to obtain my wife’s US citizenship/green card. 
 

any help would be appreciated!

[Lil bear 4,219]

I am assuming you are a USC  If this is correct, she does  not need a visa as she already entered the US on a valid nonimmigrant visa. Because of her marriage to a USC you and your  spouse files for adjustment of status. The I 130 established the immediate relative relationship. The I 485 is application for her adjustment of status to LPR. Concurrent filing for employment authorization EAD and travel she  authorization AP is recommended. Read the uscis website and the guide on this website. You are looking at 8 or so months for the EAD and AP  and 12-18 months for the AOS to be completed.   3 years after she achieves LPR status she can apply for naturalization .. as long as she meets the criteria 

 

 

Moved to AOS from tourist/student visa 

Edited December 31, 2022 by Lil bear

[Rocio0010 5,579]

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