Family-Based Residency
Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status
Permanent residency through marriage to a U.S. citizen
We prepare your forms, organize your documents, and draft the letters for your case.
Visa Express Fees
From $890 USD
Government Fee
$945
Preparation Time
7–15 business days
From the last document received
Estimated Agency Time
10–24 months
USCIS reference; may vary
*Approximate costs. Consult with our team for specifics about your case.
Packages and Options
ESSENTIAL
USD 890Main forms + base organization.
COMPLETE
USD 1,090Complete file + applicable permits.
INTEGRAL
USD 1,390Intensive organization and reinforced preparation.
PREPARATION
7–15 business days
From the last document
USCIS
10–24 months
Reference; may vary
REVIEW
From USD 450
Independent service
What is marriage-based adjustment of status?
Adjustment of status allows the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen, if inside the United States, to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country. The process generally combines Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence), filed by the citizen spouse and the foreign spouse. It includes biometrics and, in most cases, a joint interview with USCIS before a decision is issued.
Who Might This Be Right For?
Are legally married to a U.S. citizen.
The foreign spouse is currently inside the United States.
Entered the United States with inspection and admission or parole.
The marriage is genuine and was not entered into solely for immigration purposes.
Have a sponsoring spouse willing to sign the affidavit of support.
Can gather evidence that the relationship is genuine.
Have not violated their current immigration status in a way that would bar adjustment.
Have no criminal or immigration history that would complicate the case.
What's Included in the Service?
Process Preparation
Documents & Letter Drafting
Filing & Follow-up
What's Not Included?
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, we will review the request and let the couple know whether preparing it involves an additional cost or requires an attorney's involvement.
Documents That May Be Used
The final list will depend on the information provided. These documents should not be uploaded through the public contact form.
Process Steps
Advisory request
The couple completes the initial form or contacts an advisor.
Initial review
We gather general information about the marriage and current immigration status.
Engagement
We confirm the scope of service, the applicable price, and the terms of engagement.
Questionnaire and documents
The couple receives the questionnaire and personalized document checklist.
Preparation and Drafting of Letters & Couple's review
We prepare Forms I-130, I-485, I-864, and the rest of the case documents. The couple reviews and confirms that all information is complete and correct.
Filing
We provide instructions to sign, pay the applicable fees, and file the case with USCIS.
Biometrics
USCIS schedules the applicant for fingerprinting and a photo.
Interview and decision
USCIS schedules a joint interview before issuing a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, generally not. Adjustment of status is filed with USCIS without needing to leave the country, as long as the person meets the applicable requirements.
In most marriage-based cases, USCIS schedules a joint interview with the couple before issuing a decision.
The foreign spouse can apply for employment authorization (Form I-765) together with the adjustment of status, subject to USCIS approval.
Leaving the United States without an approved travel document (Form I-131) can affect the process. Each situation should be reviewed before traveling.
As a reference, it can take approximately 10 to 24 months, but the actual time may increase or decrease depending on USCIS and the specifics of the case.
Visa Express fees start at $890 USD. USCIS fees are approximately $945 USD or more for the main set of forms, and are subject to change.
In that case, residency is usually granted on a conditional basis for two years, after which an application must be filed to remove the condition.
Yes. The service includes preparing and drafting the relationship letters and evidence, using exclusively the real information provided by the couple.
No. The decision belongs exclusively to USCIS.
Important terms of service
- The process may vary depending on whether the foreign spouse is inside or outside the United States when the process begins.
- Fees start at $890 USD.
- The final amount is confirmed after reviewing the administrative needs of the case.
- USCIS fees are not included in our fees.
- Certified translations are billed separately starting at $15 USD per page.
- The couple must provide truthful, complete, and up-to-date information.
- The couple must review and approve the forms and letters before signing them.
- USCIS timelines are estimates and may change.
- Requests for additional evidence are not included unless expressly stated.
- Cases requiring legal analysis or representation may be referred to an attorney.
- Filing an application does not guarantee approval.
- A pending application is not the same as an approval.
- USCIS may request additional documents or information.
- Omitting or misrepresenting information may affect the process.
- Cases involving prior marriages, criminal history, court proceedings, deportations, or a complex immigration history may require legal review.
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Important Notice
Legal Notice: Visa Express LLC provides document preparation and administrative support services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation. Supporting letters and statements are prepared exclusively with the information and documents provided by the client, who must review and approve them before use; they do not constitute legal advice. The applicant reviews and signs their own application. The final decision rests with the applicable government authority.
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