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CostHow Much Does a Marriage Green Card Cost? (2026)
2026 fees broken down by pathway. Concurrent AOS totals about $2,955 to $3,005 in USCIS fees including EAD and Advance Parole; Consular Processing $1,305 to $1,355 in government fees. Plus the medical exam.
PathwaysAdjustment of Status Guide (2026)
Marriage-based AOS in 2026: six steps, ~$2,955 to $3,005 in USCIS fees, 8 to 14 month timeline, evidence checklist, mistakes, edge cases, and FAQs. Sourced to USCIS.
PathwaysConsular Processing Guide (2026)
Marriage-based CP in 2026: six steps from I-130 to NVC to embassy interview to entry. ~$1,305 in government fees, 12 to 24 month timeline, civil documents, and FAQs. Sourced to USCIS and DOS.
Marriage EvidenceHow to Prove Your Marriage Is Real (2026)
How USCIS evaluates a bona fide marriage in 2026: the five-tier evidence hierarchy from 8 CFR 204.2, red flags, the Stokes interview, FDNS referrals, and edge cases. Sourced to USCIS and federal statute.
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