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Like many things in life, the process of obtaining a green card through marriage is full of myths and misconceptions. Some people believe that it's easy to get a green card through marriage, while others think that you have to be married for years before you can apply. In this blog post, we'll dispel six of the most common myths about marriage-based green cards and explain the truth behind them.

1. You need to be married for a year or two before you apply for a green card.
Many people are of the opinion that the longer they take to file their application, the higher the chance of approval. We have gotten cases approved where the couple applied just 3 days after their marriage ceremony.The most important thing is providing evidence of a bona fide or good faith marriage.
2. Applying for a green card will automatically make you a U.S. citizen.
This is not true. A green card gives you the status of a lawful permanent resident, which allows you to live and work in the United States indefinitely. However, it does not automatically give you U.S. citizenship. If you want to become a U.S. citizen, you will need be qualified and apply for naturalization.
3. If you have a criminal record, you won't be able to get a green card through marriage.
This is not always true. While having a criminal record can make the process more difficult, it is not an automatic disqualifier. There are waivers available for certain crimes, and even if you don't qualify for a waiver, an experienced immigration attorney may be able to help you overcome this obstacle.
5. If your US Citizen spouse dies before your your green card application is approved, your application will be cancelled.
If your US citizen spouse dies while your I-130 is pending, your application will automatically be converted to a widow(er) petition. If your spouse dies before they get a chance to file a petition for you, you may also be able to self-petition. An experienced immigration attorney will be able to screen you for eligibility.
6. You need to have a joint bank account with your spouse to prove that you are married.
This is not true. While joint bank accounts can be helpful in demonstrating the bona fides of your marriage, it is not always possible for couples to open joint accounts. Some people are unable to do so because they lack a valid ID while others have no social security number or maybe one spouse lives in a foreign country. There are many other ways to show that you are in a genuine relationship, such as by sharing lease agreements, insurance policies, pictures, affidavits, money transfer records, joint utility bills etc.
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