What happens when a U.S. citizen marries a non U.S. citizen?

What happens when a U.S. citizen marries a non U.S. citizen? If you are a green card holder and not a U.S. citizen, your spouse must maintain valid immigration status in the United States while waiting for lawful permanent resident status. To maintain proper immigration status, your spouse must have a valid visa until filing their green card application through Form I-485.

If you are a green card holder and not a U.S. citizen, your spouse must maintain valid immigration status in the United States while waiting for lawful permanent resident status. To maintain proper immigration status, your spouse must have a valid visa until filing their green card application through Form I-485.