F2A · Marriage-Based Green Card

Overview

The F2A preference category allows U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) to sponsor their spouses and unmarried children under 21 for a green card. Unlike immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, F2A beneficiaries are subject to annual visa number limits, meaning a wait for a priority date to become current.

The process involves filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), waiting for a visa number to become available per the Department of State Visa Bulletin, and then either filing for Adjustment of Status (if in the U.S.) or going through Consular Processing (if abroad).

Wait times vary depending on the applicant's nationality and current Visa Bulletin priority dates. We monitor your priority date and advise you on the optimal time to file the second stage of your application.

Key Requirements

• Petitioner must be a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder)
• Beneficiary must be the spouse or unmarried child under 21 of the LPR
• Valid marriage must be bona fide (not entered into solely for immigration benefits)
• Priority date must be current per the Visa Bulletin before the final step can be filed
• Beneficiary must be admissible to the United States

How We Can Help

RZ Law Firm provides comprehensive support throughout your marriage-based green card journey — from filing the Form I-130 family petition, preparing Form I-485 adjustment of status application or consular processing documents, gathering evidence of bona fide marriage, to responding to any USCIS requests. Our attorney has experience with spousal petitions, conditional residence requirements, and family immigration law.

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific situation and learn the best path forward.

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