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How to Become a US Permanent Resident Through Marriage

Becoming a US Permanent Resident is the first step in becoming a naturalized US citizen. If you are in a bona fide marriage to a US citizen, obtaining Permanent Residency, aka a Green Card, is a only matter of filing forms and attending one or two interviews. The office of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handles applications for Permanent Residency. The USCIS has strict rules concerning Permanent Residency attained through marriage. To ensure that your Green Card application process goes as smoothly as possible, follow these guidelines.