Congratulations on your marriage!

If you and your spouse plan to live permanently together in the United States, the next big thing on your mind may be applying for a marriage green card.

What is a marriage green card?

A marriage green card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder to live and work anywhere in the United States. A green card holder will have “permanent resident” status until they decide — if they wish — to apply for U.S. citizenship, for which they become eligible after three years.

How do I get a marriage green card?

Getting a green card through marriage is generally a three-step process:

This guide will walk you through each step, with links to more detailed information along the way. (For even more details specific to your own situation, check out these start-to-finish marriage green card guides from Boundless. You can also view the types of questions that you’re likely to encounter on a marriage green card application.)

Boundless makes it easy to complete your marriage green card application. With our online tool, all the required forms for your situation become simple questions you can answer in a short amount of time — typically under two hours. Learn more, or get started now!