When sponsoring a spouse for a marriage-based green card, the very first requirement is proving your own immigration status. USCIS won’t move forward with the case until the petitioner establishes that they are either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

To prove U.S. citizenship, you can submit one of the following:

• A valid U.S. passport

• A Certificate of Naturalization

• A U.S. birth certificate

If you’re a green card holder petitioning for your spouse, you’ll provide a copy of your green card (front and back).

Without this initial proof, the application won’t proceed. USCIS must confirm the petitioner’s status before evaluating anything else — including the marriage evidence.

Bottom Line

A marriage-based green card case begins with proving the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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