Marriage-Based Green Card Attorneys
Married to a U.S. Citizen or Resident? File It Right the First Time.
One weak filing can add a year of separation. Faragalla Law prepares marriage-based green card cases end to end — the right forms, real bona fides evidence, and interview preparation.
- Adjustment of status for spouses inside the U.S.
- Consular processing for spouses abroad
- Complicated histories welcome: overstays, prior denials, prior marriages
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Request Your Marriage Case Review
Tell us about your situation. We'll flag any risks and reply with a clear filing plan.
What decides these cases
Marriage cases are approved on evidence — and derailed by avoidable mistakes
"Bona fide marriage" is proven, not assumed
USCIS looks for combined finances, shared residence, insurance, photos across time, affidavits, and consistent interview answers. Thin evidence triggers Stokes-style separated interviews and long delays. We build the evidence file properly the first time.
How you entered changes everything
A spouse who entered legally can usually adjust status inside the U.S. — even after an overstay, if married to a citizen. An entry without inspection may require a waiver and consular processing. Filing the wrong path can trigger a 3- or 10-year bar.
RFEs and interviews are where DIY cases stall
Missed medical exams, wrong fee combinations, incomplete I-864 financials, and inconsistent answers cause months of delay. A prepared case moves through in one pass; a patched case can drag past a year.
Qualify yourself in 30 seconds
Does your case fit this service?
This service is likely a fit if…
- You're married to (or engaged to) a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Your spouse is in the U.S. — or abroad and immigrating through a consulate
- You have an overstay, a prior denial, or a prior marriage and want it handled correctly
- You want work and travel authorization while the case is pending
It's probably not the right fit if…
- The marriage exists only for immigration purposes — we will not take the case
- You're not yet engaged or married and need a different family category
- You need fiancé(e) processing from abroad — see our K-1 visa service instead
Why Faragalla Law
Counsel that pressure-tests your case before the government does
Family cases, handled like federal cases
The same documentary discipline the firm applies to corporate immigration filings goes into every marriage case — organized exhibits, consistent declarations, no loose ends.
Big-firm training, boutique attention
Founding attorney Sam Faragalla trained at Fragomen, one of the world's largest corporate immigration firms, before building a practice serving families directly.
Interview preparation that matters
We prepare both spouses for the questions officers actually ask, attend interviews where appropriate, and get ahead of any inconsistency before it becomes a problem.
Flat-fee clarity
Marriage-based cases are quoted as a single flat fee covering the full filing package. You'll know the cost before we start.
How it works
A defined process — you always know the next step
Case review
Submit the form. We review your entry history, spouse's status, and any complications, then reply within one business day with consultation options.
Strategy consultation
We choose the correct path — adjustment of status or consular processing — flag waiver needs, and give you a document checklist tailored to your marriage.
Filing package
We prepare the I-130 and I-485 (or NVC/consular package), the I-864 financials, work and travel permits, and a bona fides evidence binder built to survive scrutiny.
Interview and approval
We prepare you for the marriage interview, respond to any RFE, and see the case through to the green card — including the two-year condition removal when it applies.
Costs, addressed head-on
What does a marriage green card case cost?
Legal fees are flat and depend on whether you're adjusting status in the U.S. or processing through a consulate, and whether waivers are involved. Government fees run over a thousand dollars for a typical adjustment case, plus the medical exam. We quote your exact flat fee — legal and government costs itemized — during the consultation.
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Your attorney
Sam Faragalla
Founder & Lead Immigration Attorney
Sam Faragalla trained at Fragomen, one of the world's largest corporate immigration firms, before founding Faragalla Law. The firm represents entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and families in U.S. immigration matters nationwide.
Licensed to practice law in New York. Immigration is federal law, which allows the firm to represent clients in all 50 states and abroad.
Common questions
Questions we answer every week
How long does a marriage green card take?
For spouses of U.S. citizens adjusting status inside the U.S., most cases currently run around 9–16 months depending on the field office, with work authorization arriving earlier. Consular cases through the NVC typically take a similar range. Spouses of green card holders wait longer due to visa bulletin movement. We give you a current, field-office-specific estimate at the consultation.
Can I stay in the U.S. while my case is pending?
If you entered legally and are married to a U.S. citizen, filing adjustment of status generally protects your stay even if your visa has since expired — the overstay is forgiven for spouses of citizens. Entries without inspection and some visa histories are different; get advice before filing anything.
Can I work while the green card is pending?
Yes — the adjustment package includes an application for an employment authorization document (EAD), and typically a travel permit. Once the EAD arrives you can work for any employer. We file everything together so nothing waits in a second queue.
What evidence proves a real marriage?
Joint leases or deeds, combined bank accounts and taxes, insurance naming each other, photos across your relationship's timeline, travel records, affidavits from people who know you, and children's records where applicable. No single item is required — the file must tell one consistent story. We give you a checklist matched to your circumstances.
What happens at the marriage interview?
An officer reviews your file and asks both spouses about your relationship, household, and history. If evidence is thin or answers conflict, couples can be separated and questioned in detail (a Stokes interview). Preparation and a well-documented file make interviews short and uneventful — that's the goal.
My green card would be conditional — what does that mean?
If your marriage is under two years old at approval, you receive a two-year conditional card and must jointly file an I-751 with updated evidence in the 90 days before it expires. Missing that window creates removal risk. We calendar and handle condition removal for our clients.
Ready when you are
Start your marriage case with the file done right
One form. One business day. A clear filing plan for your specific history.
Request Your Marriage Case Review
Tell us about your situation. We'll flag any risks and reply with a clear filing plan.
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