Menu Close
Slider

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative (Green Card Through Marriage)

A common way people receive permanent residency status is by way of marriage to a U.S citizen. In order to obtain this status the citizen spouse must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, along with evidence of the marriage to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The couple must prove that their marriage is real and that they intend to stay together forever. While the marriage certificate is one document that proves you are married, it does not prove that you are actually living together and acting as a married couple. For this reason, it is important to provide further documentation that would prove you are living together and plan to remain together. Some documents that may help substantiate the existence of a marriage include: 
Joint Ownership
• Lease agreements or mortgages in both spouses’ names
• Copies of gas, electric, and other utility bills
• Vehicle registrations that show joint ownership or addresses
• Letters from friends and family speaking to your relationship or that were addressed to both spouses at one address
Combined Finances
• Statements that show joint checking, savings, or investment accounts
• Evidence that one spouse is the beneficiary on the other’s retirement account
• Joint income tax returns
• Wills or trusts that name both spouses
Proving Relationship
• Evidence of wedding such as invitations, wedding sign-in book, religious certificate
• Birth certificates of children born into relationship
• Photographs from before, during, and after the wedding
It can be difficult to provide evidence of a functional and loving marriage, and the process can place a couple under great scrutiny by the U.S. government. It is important to have an experienced immigration attorney by your side to guide you through the filing process and protect you and your spouse’s rights throughout it. Our immigration lawyers have decades of experience representing and protecting the legal rights of residents of West Babylon, North Babylon, Amityville, Babylon, Copiague, Deer Park, Lindenhurst, Dix Hills, and the surrounding areas.

Valley Stream Green Card Immigration Lawyers

If you are filing Form I-130 to obtain a green card through marriage or have any questions, Larry McCord and Associates is on your side. Our immigration lawyers have decades of experience representing and protecting the legal rights of residents of Hempstead, West Hempstead, Uniondale, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Oceanside, and the surrounding areas.


We understand just how frustrating the immigration process can be and are here to advise and guide you throughout the entire process. Having a lawyer is vital if you want the best chance of success at winning your case. If you try to represent yourself without any assistance, you could run into costly mistakes that could be avoided with competent legal counsel on your side.

Schedule Your Free Consultation
"I am very blessed to have Dr. Larry McCord at a very important time in my life. The Lord put you in my life when I most needed you as my legal attorney and now the Lord is giving me the opportunity to work together in the spiritual field. I was like to take this moment to express my deep appreciation for your support and legal advice. God bless you and bless your New Year."

— Juan M.
"Dr. McCord does not only work his hardest for his clients best interest, he also persistently gives time to foster the new generation in his community."

— Emery F.
"I've heard of Larry McCord and Associates, LLP doing great things for the community. Looking forward to referring clients to his practice."

— Dawn E.
"Mr. McCord in handling my criminal case, was able to hugely reduce my criminal charges. If I was convicted, it would have negatively impacted me for the rest of my life. He was simply awesome!"

— Misael V.
Slider
Larry McCord and Associates Location Icon

70 East Sunrise Hwy, Suite 500 Valley Stream, NY 11580

Larry McCord and Associates Phone Icon

(631) 643-3084

Larry McCord and Associates spanish Icon

Hablamos Español

Contact Larry McCord and Associates

Please fill out our contact form below.


    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Larry McCord & Associates - Long Island Attorneys logo
    HOME
    OUR FIRM
    SERVICES
    NEWS
    BLOG
    CONTACT US

    Attorney Advertising: This website is meant for informational purposes only and should not be construed as formal legal advice. For advice regarding your specific situation please request a consultation with one of our attorneys. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

    2021 © Larry McCord and Associates, LLC  |  Powered by WR Designs

    Pin It on Pinterest

    Skip to content