MARRIAGE BASED GREEN CARD CHANGES 2025 — NEW RULES, RISKS & WHAT TO DO!

MARRIAGE BASED GREEN CARD CHANGES 2025 — NEW RULES, RISKS & WHAT TO DO! #america #usa #greencard

In this video, we dive deep into the new U.S. immigration rules that dramatically change how marriage-based green card applications are processed in 2025. These updates, effective August 1, 2025, are part of a government push to tackle marriage fraud and increase security checks, but they also mean more challenges for genuine couples. What’s New in 2025 • Stronger Anti-Fraud Measures: USCIS has tightened its Policy Manual to require much more robust and credible evidence that your marriage is genuine. This includes joint financial records, photos from different times and locations, affidavits from friends/family, and travel history together. • Mandatory In-Person Interviews: No more interview waivers. Every applicant must attend in-person interviews, where officers will probe deeply into the relationship’s history, daily routines, and future plans. • Updated Forms Required: Only the latest versions will be accepted — especially the I-485 (01/20/25 edition), as well as updated I-130 and I-129F forms with new fraud disclosure requirements. Submitting outdated forms can lead to instant rejection. • Petition ≠ Protection from Deportation: Even if USCIS approves your marriage petition, it doesn’t grant immunity from removal. If the applicant is out of status or otherwise deportable, a Notice to Appear (NTA) can still be issued during or after the process. • Longer Processing Times: Depending on your situation, expect delays. Current Form I-130 processing averages between 14.6 and 35 months — meaning the journey could take 1 to 3+ years. What This Means for Couples • The burden of proof is higher than ever — missing or inconsistent evidence can result in Requests for Evidence (RFEs), denials, or even deportation proceedings. • Applicants with past visa overstays, immigration violations, or complex case histories face heightened scrutiny and may be targeted for enforcement mid-process. Tips for Success 1. Use only updated USCIS forms — check edition dates before filing. 2. Over-document your relationship — be thorough with evidence and organize it clearly. 3. Prepare for the interview — know your relationship history, living arrangements, and shared responsibilities. 4. Be consistent — all forms, evidence, and testimony should match without contradictions. 5. Seek legal help if your immigration history is complicated or if you’re currently out of status.

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