- Marriage-Based Green Card Eligibility
- Important Immigration Forms
- Proof of a Bona Fide Marriage
- If You Entered Without Inspection (Undocumented)
U.S. citizen spouse can file an I-130 petition for the immigrant spouse.
If the immigrant is in the U.S. and entered legally, they may adjust status with Form I-485 (green card).
If the immigrant is abroad, they proceed with Consular Processing through the U.S. Embassy.
Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
Form I-485: Adjustment of Status (if eligible)
Form I-765: Work Authorization
Form I-131: Advance Parole (travel document)
Form I-864: Affidavit of Support (proof of financial stability)
Form G-325A (if needed): Biographic information
Marriage Certificate: Must be a certified copy
USCIS will require you to prove your marriage is real (not solely for immigration). Examples include:
Lease/mortgage with both names
Joint bank accounts or credit cards
Shared insurance (health, auto, etc.)
Photos together over time
Children’s birth certificates
Texts, emails, letters between you
Marrying and filing immediately can raise suspicion of visa fraud if it appears you intended to marry upon entry.
The “90-day rule” is often used to assess intent.
- Who
- What
- Where
- When
- Why
Couples where one or both individuals are non-U.S. citizens, immigrants, or undocumented individuals who need to get legally married quickly to begin or support an immigration process. This includes couples pursuing green cards, adjustment of status, consular processing, DACA support, visa extensions, or sponsorship-based applications. Many are in urgent situations—such as expiring visas, pending court hearings, pregnancy, or needing proof of marriage for USCIS.
A same-day legal marriage service that includes both the issuance of a valid California marriage license and the performance of a legally binding wedding ceremony by a licensed officiant — all in one appointment. The couple walks away with immediate proof of legal marriage and can request certified copies for immigration filings. Services may also include apostille certification for international recognition.
Anywhere in California. Services are offered at private offices, homes, parks, hospitals, detention centers, or any agreed location. Providers like Get Married Today issue marriage licenses and perform ceremonies on-site — without requiring a courthouse visit. Legal statewide coverage includes Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Diego, and more.
Same day — seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is especially important for couples with urgent immigration deadlines or pending legal status updates. You can book an appointment online and be legally married the very same day.
Because immigration depends on legal documentation. A certified marriage certificate is often required to:
Begin or complete a green card application
Adjust immigration status inside the U.S.
Sponsor a spouse for a visa
Qualify for immigration-related benefits like healthcare, financial aid, or work authorization
Respond to a Notice to Appear (NTA) or prove family unity in deportation proceedings
A same-day legal marriage ensures couples have immediate access to what USCIS or immigration attorneys need — all without waiting for the courthouse or risking legal delays.
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