Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: Permanent Residency (Green Card) Process

Marriage to a U.S. Citizen

Description: This workshop is designed for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning how to obtain permanent residency (a “green card”) based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizen fiances and significant others are also welcome and encouraged to attend this event.

Topics covered will include legal requirements, forms, USCIS fees, processing times, preparing for the USCIS interview, an explanation of “conditional permanent residency,” and an explanation of how and when to petition USCIS to have the conditions removed.

Presenter: Dawn Welk Wise from the Law Firm of Irani & Wise.

Presentation Recording

Questions? Contact the International Center at icenter@umich.edu