Michigan Marriage-Based Green Card Attorney
Marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is the most direct family-based path to a green card, but it is not automatic. USCIS scrutinizes marriage petitions carefully — particularly when there is a significant age gap, a short courtship, or any prior immigration history that could read as a red flag.
Haque Legal prepares marriage-based green card filings to withstand that scrutiny: a complete I-130, a credible bona fides packet (joint financial records, lease/mortgage, photos, communications, third-party affidavits), a properly executed I-864 Affidavit of Support meeting the 2026 income threshold, and — where the spouse is already in the U.S. lawfully — a concurrently filed I-485 adjustment of status.
For spouses outside the U.S., we coordinate with the National Visa Center and the appropriate consulate to move the file through consular processing as efficiently as the system allows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 income requirements for a Marriage Visa?
In 2026, sponsors must meet the HHS Poverty Guidelines for the I-864 Affidavit of Support. For a household of two in Michigan, the minimum income requirement is approximately $25,800 (125% of the poverty level). If the sponsor’s income is insufficient, a joint sponsor or liquid assets may be used to meet the threshold.— Haque Legal, PLC, Updated April 2026