There are many forms which must be completed to obtain a green card on behalf of one’s spouse. Additionally, you must prove that your relationship is “bona fide,” that is, that the relationship is real and not just entered into for immigration purposes.

 

The term “adjustment of status” refers to a green card application that is submitted from within the United States on behalf of the alien and now spouse.

 

If you are filing green card paperwork on your own, please read all of the instructions very carefully. Many documents will be requested along with these forms.

• I-864 affidavit of support

• G-325A biographic information

• I-485 adjustment of status

• DS-3025/I-693 civil surgeon examination

• G-325A biographic information

 

While not required, you may also choose to file the following forms:

• I-765 employment authorization document application

• I-131 application for advanced parole (which allows travel outside the U.S. while the application is pending). Both forms are at no charge when filed with the I-485.

 

About now you are asking yourself why do I need to file the I-131 as I don't plan on leaving the US anytime soon. I'll answer that question with this; When do you need insurance? When you need it! When will you need to leave the US, when you have to because of a death in the family or some other event that you need to attend to. So, since it is free to file, why not go ahead and file.