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Bringing your spouse to the United States is an important step toward building your life together. If your spouse lives outside of the U.S., they will need to obtain a CR-1 or IR-1 spousal visa. These visas allow your foreign spouse to live and work in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.
At Coleman Law Group, our bilingual immigration attorneys, fluent in Spanish and English, in St. Petersburg specialize in spousal visa applications. They help couples navigate the process with confidence. Our experienced team ensures that every step of your immigration case is handled with care and precision.
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A spousal visa lets the husband or wife of a U.S. citizen or green card holder move to the U.S. as a permanent resident.
At Coleman Law Group, we make the spousal visa process easy by helping you through every step.
Each one of the Coleman Law Group attorneys speaks both English and Spanish. This allows us to serve more people in St. Petersburg with our spousal visa services.
Whether you and your spouse speak English, Spanish, or a combination of both, our attorneys are here to provide you with legal assistance in a language that you understand.
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Spousal visas, including the CR-1 and IR-1 visas, are immigrant visas that enable the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to enter the United States as a permanent resident. The type of visa issued depends on the duration of the marriage:
For couples married for less than two years at the time of visa approval. This visa grants conditional permanent resident status.
For couples married for two years or more. This visa grants permanent resident status without conditions.
These marriage visas allow your spouse to live and work in the U.S. and eventually apply for citizenship, fulfilling your shared vision of the American dream.
To apply for a spousal visa, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
The process begins with filing the Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with USCIS to establish the marital relationship.
Once USCIS approves the petition, the case is transferred to the National Visa Center, which collects additional documents, including the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) and civil documents.
The foreign spouse will attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country. A consular officer will review the relationship, supporting documents, and eligibility criteria.
After the visa is approved, the spouse can travel to the United States. Upon entry, they are admitted as a conditional or lawful permanent resident, depending on the visa type.
If the foreign spouse is already in the U.S. under a different visa type, they may need to file Form I-485 to adjust their status to permanent resident.
At Coleman Law Group, we are proud to serve couples in St. Petersburg and across Florida. Our Florida immigration attorneys are dedicated to helping you reunite with your spouse and build a life together in the United States.
Contact us today to begin the spousal visa process with confidence and peace of mind.
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The process typically takes 12 to 18 months, depending on USCIS processing times, NVC case review, and embassy interview availability.
Yes, CR-1 and IR-1 visa holders can work immediately upon entering the U.S. as lawful permanent residents.
Documents include a valid marriage certificate, passports, birth certificates, Form I-130, Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), and evidence of a bona fide marriage.
No, the U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor is not required to attend the spouse visa interview.
If the petition is denied, USCIS or the consular officer will provide a reason. You may submit additional documentation, reapply, or have a visa lawyer help you appeal the decision.
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