Marriage Green Card · By Country
Country-Specific Marriage
Green Card Guides
Consular Processing is not the same experience in every country. The U.S. consulate, the civil documents required, the medical exam location, and the common administrative delays all depend on where your spouse was born. Choose your country below.
Why your country of origin matters
Different consulate, different process
USCIS assigns each applicant's immigrant visa interview to the U.S. consulate with jurisdiction over their country. Mexico → Ciudad Juárez. Each consulate has its own processing norms, wait times, and common administrative holds.
Country-specific documents
Beyond the standard USCIS forms, your spouse needs civil documents from their home country — birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearances — each with its own apostille and translation requirements.
Country-specific pitfalls
Administrative holds, high refusal rates, and particular document issues vary significantly by country and consulate. Knowing them in advance is the difference between a smooth interview and a months-long delay.
Select your country
Mexico
6 guides available
- →Mexican Marriage Certificate
- →Acta de Nacimiento (apostille)
- →CURP for immigration
- →Panel Physicians in CDJ
- →Ciudad Juárez Consulate Trip
- →Common 221(g) Refusals
India
Coming soon
We're building guides for the Mumbai, Chennai, and New Delhi consulates — Indian civil documents, police clearances, and common administrative processing delays.
More countries
Coming soon
Philippines, Brazil, Dominican Republic, and more. Each country guide covers the specific consulate, required documents, medical exam logistics, and country-specific pitfalls.
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