What Is the Wife Green Card?

By Art Saborio
A lot of people mistake the wife green card as a way for a spouse to enter the U.S.A. The process tied to this particular green card is part of a larger process. For someone get this type of green card, they first need to live within the U.S.A and married.

This process will not work for a couple married outside the U.S.A and not residing in the U.S. To be granted this form of green card the couple needs to an approval from a K1 or K3 visa. Only then can this kind of card be used.

Depending on the kind of Visa used to enter the U.S.A, the spouse is on a conditional or non-conditional green card. Normally a conditional green card goes to someone who has entered the United States of America on a ninety day K1 Visa.

Entering through a K1 or K3 visa does not guarantee a green card. Couples can still be denied. When this happens possible deportation proceedings can start. At this point an attorney versed in deportation and immigration law comes aboard to help the couple move forward.

In most instances the green card process goes smoothly and approved. The process starts with the couple going through an interview with the immigration officer assigned to their case. They may first take the couple in together for questioning and then separate them for further questioning.

Some of the questions asked pertain to the relationship and married life. An officer will ask questions he or she feels the married couple should know.

Some Examples Are:

Where did the couple meet?How often did they see each other before deciding to marry?, Where do they live?, What did they eat for dinner?,

When The Couple Is A Part The Officer May Ask:

What time does the husband get up for work?Where does the husband work?, What kind of breakfast did they eat this morning?, What kind of dinner did they eat last night?,

Then they will ask the same questions to the U.S based spouse. If the answers are close, the papers get a stamp with "Approved". If the officer thinks the answers are not the same, then this could result in a denial or further questioning.

I stress to all my clients, "Remember as much as possible for the interview". Memorize the day-to-day tasks and things that go on in the household. Normal things that married couples do, put those to memory. For example meal plans, work hours, everyday activities, locations etc.

With all the rushing, it is hard to remember everything that has happened. And it is even harder for the foreign spouse to recall past events. This is why it is important to prepare for the interview at least a week ahead of time. This will give the couple adequate time to go into the interview with the proper tools to get the approval.