FAMILIES & COUPLES
A green card for the one you love.
Whether you’re marrying someone abroad or already building a life together here, there’s a path – the K-1 fiancé visa, or the marriage-based green card, at home or through a consulate. The work of a marriage green card lawyer is proving your relationship is real and your future is here, and that’s the filing Onward Immigration prepares.
IS THIS YOU?
You may be in the right place if...
The engaged
You’re a U.S. citizen planning to marry someone abroad, and you want to bring your fiancé(e) here to build your life together.
The newly married
You’re married to a citizen or resident and ready to apply for the green card that lets you stay and work.
The cross-border couple
One of you is here, one is abroad, and you’re trying to figure out the right path to finally be in the same place.
The interview-bound
You’ve filed and your interview is coming, and you want to walk in prepared, not anxious.
The Path Forward
How we build your case
I
Assess & strategize
We determine the right route – K-1, adjustment of status, or consular processing – based on where you are and your history.
II
Build the evidence
We assemble the petition and the relationship evidence that show your marriage or engagement is genuine, organized to anticipate an officer’s questions.
III
File & advocate
We file, track the case, and ready you for the interview so you walk in calm and confident.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Flat fees, full attention.
Every marriage and fiancé engagement is a single flat fee, agreed before we begin – no meter, no surprises. As a deliberately small firm, your case is handled by an attorney from first call to final decision, never passed down a chain.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Marriage & fiancé visa questions, answered.
Should we marry abroad or use a K-1 fiancé visa?
It depends on your situation. A K-1 brings your fiancé(e) to the U.S. to marry within 90 days, then adjust status. Marrying abroad first leads to a spousal visa through a consulate. Timing, cost, and where you both are now all factor in. We help you choose the path that fits.
How do we prove our marriage is "real"?
Through evidence that you share a life – joint finances, a lease or mortgage, photos over time, travel, communication, and statements from people who know you. Consistency matters more than volume. We help you assemble a record that answers an officer’s questions before they’re asked.
Can my spouse work while the green card is pending?
Often, yes. When applying for a marriage-based green card from inside the U.S., your spouse can usually request work authorization at the same time, and frequently travel permission too. Timing varies. We file these together so your spouse can work and travel as soon as the rules allow.
What happens at the green card interview?
A USCIS officer reviews your case and asks about your relationship to confirm it’s genuine. Most interviews are straightforward when the file is well-prepared and you know what to expect. We prepare you for the questions and, where it fits our engagement, can attend the interview with you.
Do I need a marriage green card lawyer?
Many couples file alone, but a marriage green card lawyer helps you choose the right path, assemble relationship evidence that answers an officer’s questions, and walk into the interview prepared rather than anxious.
How long will my case take?
Processing times vary by case type and office, and they shift over time. USCIS publishes current estimates through its processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times. We’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific path at your consultation.
Where can I check my case status?
You can track any pending case with your receipt number through the USCIS Case Status Online tool at: egov.uscis.gov/casestatus. We also monitor your case and flag anything that needs a response, so nothing slips.
We filed on our own – can you still help?
Yes. We regularly step in after a couple has filed pro se, including to prepare for and attend the interview. We review what was submitted, identify gaps, and get you ready – while being clear about what we are and aren’t responsible for from the earlier filing.
Ready to move onward?
Every journey begins with a conversation. Let’s talk about where you’re headed,
and how to get you there.