11/21/2025
How long does a marriage-based Green Card take in 2025?
“Thinking about getting a marriage-based Green Card in 2025?
Here’s how long it really takes.
If you’re married to a U.S. citizen and you’re already in the U.S., the process usually takes around nine to twelve months.
If you’re applying from outside the U.S., expect about fourteen to twenty months.
And if your spouse is a Green Card holder—not a citizen—the timeline is longer: typically twenty to thirty-six months or more.
Delays happen because of missing documents, slow USCIS centers, embassy backlogs, and extra fraud checks.
To speed things up, submit complete evidence, double-check every form, and respond quickly to any requests from USCIS.
You can book online and schedule a 15-minute consultation with Attorney Shireen today.