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 then have “permanent resident” status until they apply for U.S. citizenship, if they choose to do so. Also, you still require sponsorship from your spouse.

Can a Mexican marry an American?

A civil wedding in Mexico is fully valid for legal purposes in the U.S., but a religious ceremony without the civil ceremony is not, as U.S. law only recognizes marriages which are valid in the country in which they take place.

Can you stay in the US if you marry a citizen?

Once you marry, your spouse can apply for permanent residence and remain in the United States while we process the application. If you choose this method, file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Filing instructions and forms are available on our Web site at www. uscis.

How can I bring my fiance to USA from Mexico?

If you are not yet married and your fiancé(e) is still in Mexico, you can, if you are a U.S. citizen, petition for him or her to enter the U.S. as a fiancé(e) in order to get married in the U.S.—and then your new spouse can apply for a green card, if desired.

Do you have to be married in Mexico to get dual citizenship?

However, you have to be married in Mexico, not overseas in any other country. You can find more information on the Mexican government’s webpage on dual citizenship. To see this webpage, click here.

What happens to you when you become a Mexican citizen?

Furthermore, you cannot be deported. Being a citizen will always entitle you to all the rights awarded through full citizenship, just like any other Mexican national—outside of a few jobs that can only be held by citizens born in Mexico: such as flight attendants and airline pilots.

How to get a green card for your spouse from Mexico?

Currently (as of mid 2018), the wait is about two years for an available visa. Your spouse will go through consular processing for an immigrant visa. This means your spouse submits paperwork to, and attends an interview at, a U.S. consulate in the appropriate city in Mexico.

How to get a marriage certificate in Mexico?

As in the United States, each state in Mexico determines its marriage procedures. Contact the office of the Registro Civil in the jurisdiction where you plan to get married for complete information about the requirements. You will have to obtain a certificate of your marriage.