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  GETTING A GREEN CARD THROUGH MARRIAGE - Step by Step Guide   Getting a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residence (and citizenship) in the United States. Yearly, about a million foreign nationals gain legal status in the U.S., and up to 25% of those are through marriage to a U.S. permanent resident or an American citizen. During the process, spouses will be able to stay in the U.S. under the K-3 visa. However, being married to a citizen or permanent resident doesn't automatically give you legal resident status in the U.S. There is an application process that must be followed. Green card marriages are some of the most scrutinized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).     What is a K-3 Visa?   The K-3 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen spouse of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-3 visa allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States with temporary legal status while waiting

Many international students who study in the United States hope to one day become lawful permanent residents or green card holders on completion of their degree course. Though the process may seem complicated, it is not impossible. Here is everything you need to know about how to change your F-1 visa to a Green Card. IS A STUDENT VISA A PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD? The short answer is No; The F-1 Visa only allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institution. F-1 visa doesn't give a permanent resident right to students. CAN AN F1 STUDENT VISA HOLDER APPLY FOR A GREEN CARD? If you are an international student currently living in the U.S. on an active F1 visa, then there is a strong possibility you would like to stay in the U.S. permanently. With a student visa, you are eligible to apply for a green card and may obtain it, which will allow you to legally live and work in