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Securing a green card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is a significant step towards building a life together in the United States. As of April 2025, several key updates to USCIS rules, policies, and form requirements are essential for applicants to understand to navigate this process successfully. This comprehensive guide will walk you through these changes and provide a detailed overview of the spousal green card application. Key Updates and New Policies in 2025 While the fundamental eligibility requirements for a marriage-based green card remain largely unchanged, ahearing to the following  procedures and forms udates will make a different to rejection, denial or approval: Stricter Form Requirements: USCIS has implemented new editions of critical forms, including Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)). As of early April and May 2025, respectively, only the latest ed...

A conditional green card, valid for two years, is given once married to a US citizen or permanent resident. An application for the removal of conditions (Form I-751) must be submitted before the card expires. If Form I-751 is submitted after the conditional green card expires, additional requirements are needed to obtain a permanent green card.  What is the cost of petitioning to remove the conditions of residence?  The filing fee of $595 and an $85 biometric fee are required and paid to USCIS for the processing of Form I-751 unless you are eligible for a fee waiver. Attorney fees are separate and can range from $1000 to $2000. The determining factors for attorney fees are (1). Joint or waiver application, and (2). Prior denial or complex issues.  What is the processing time for Form I-751? At the time of publishing this article, it can take 17.5 to 35 months to process the I-751 after filing Form I-751. The processing time is subject to change. A significant factor that ...