I recently got my conditional green card based on an EB-5 investment. If I happen to get married in the near future, can he also get a conditional green card based on my investment? What would be his options?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryIf you were married at the time you got your green card, s/he is eligible as a derivative. But now you have to file a family-based petition.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThey can receive residence based on sponsorship from you.
Rebecca Bodony
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryAfter you get married, you can file a Form I-130 petition (along with all required evidence related to the bona fide nature of your marriage) seeking residency status for your spouse. The process differs depending on whether the spouse is lawfully in the U.S. at the time of application or whether they are outside of the United States.
Mitch Wexler
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryYour spouse would not be eligible to apply for a green card based on your EB-5 case. He/she would either need to apply as the spouse of a green card holder or through any other way he might be eligible such as employment sponsorship or other.
Lynne Feldman
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryYou may file an FB-2a family-based petition for your future spouse. It will not be related to your investment.
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