Marriage Based Green Card – Lally Immigration Services, LLC

By Dayna Lally, Esq.

Immigration Attorney, Boston MA, providing legal representation to individuals, families, and employers in immigration matters

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April 6, 2021

Marriage Based Green Card

By: Dayna Lally[i]

Marriage Based Green Card interview at the USCIS Boston Field Office.

This morning, Attorney Dayna Lally of Lally Immigration Services, LLC attended a marriage based green card interview at the USCIS Boston Field Office.

A marriage-based green card is available for the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, i.e., green card holder.

Marriage Based Green Card Process

The marriage based green card process generally entails filing an immigrant visa petition (Form I-130) together with an application for adjustment of status (Form I-485) and applications for employment authorization (Form I-765) and advance parole (Form I-131).

All U.S. citizen spouses are required by law to submit an affidavit of support (Form I-864) to show that they can financially support their foreign spouse as well as the rest of their household at 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Recently, the USCIS has allowed the immigrant visa portion of the marriage based green card application package to be filed online.

Marriage Based Green Card Timeline

The marriage based green card timeline 2021 in the USCIS Boston Field Office is approximately 6 -7 months; this may vary depending on a variety of factors.

The marriage green card timeline 2020 at the USCIS Boston Field Office was slightly longer. Presumably, due to COVID-19 and USCIS office closures.

Immigration Lawyer Marriage Costs

Immigration fees for green card through marriage vary among attorneys.

Lally Immigration generally charges a flat fee of $2,500 to prepare a marriage-based green card application. This fee can be broken down into four (4) equal installment payments, if requested.

$625 – To begin marriage based green card application;
$625 – Prior to filing marriage based green card application with USCIS;
$625 – When USCIS receipts the marriage based green card application; and
$625 – Prior to the mock marriage based green card interview.

Marriage based green card filing fees currently total $1,760 ($535 + $1,140 + $85). Green card applicants are also required to submit a sealed medical examination. The cost of an immigration medical exam varies by location and by doctor.

Marriage Immigration Lawyer Free Consultation

If you would like to apply for a marriage based green card, contact green card lawyer, Dayna Lally, at (617) 870-1000 or send an email to [email protected] to request a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Lally Immigration Services, LLC has successfully helped clients from all over the world obtain marriage based green card approvals. Check out our client testimonials!

Disclaimer: The materials available on or from this website are provided for general informational purposes only; they do not constitute legal advice. Consult with an immigration lawyer with your specific questions or concerns.

[i] Dayna Lally is a green card lawyer in Boston and the owner of Lally Immigration Services, LLC. Dayna is the spouse of a naturalized U.S. citizen and the mother of two young daughters who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland.

In, out, and on our way after a 15 minute green card interview!

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