A structured issue-spotting tool designed to reflect how an attorney may begin reviewing a marriage-based immigration case. This is not legal advice.
This tool is intentionally detailed. In many marriage-based cases, small factual details can determine whether the matter remains routine or becomes legally sensitive.
Choose the category that most closely describes the beneficiary's present immigration posture.
Beneficiary currently holds valid nonimmigrant status (e.g., F-1, H-1B, B-2) or is an LPR.
Beneficiary's status has expired, or beneficiary has remained beyond authorized period of admission.
Beneficiary entered the U.S. without being inspected or admitted by an immigration officer.
Beneficiary is currently in removal proceedings before an immigration court.