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Podcast: Ask The Lawyer Radio Show
Episode: Green Card Holder Petitioning for a Spouse: File Now or Wait for Citizenship?
Description: When a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident) marries a spouse who is overseas, they face an important decision: Should they petition immediately for their spouse under their current status, or wait until they become a U.S. citizen to file the petition? The key consideration in this decision is speed—how quickly the spouse can reunite with them in the United States.