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Immediate Relative (IR-1/CR-1) Spouse Visa

United States
Checklist Guide

The U.S. citizen sponsor must file Form I-130. If married for less than two years at the time of entry, the spouse receives a conditional Green Card (CR-1). The sponsor must also meet income requirements to financially support the immigrant.

Fee summary

$535 for Form I-130 plus $325 for DS-260 (USD) as of 2026.≈ $535

Processing time

12-22 months depending on processing center.

Job offer:NoLanguage test:NoFamily possible:YesPath to permanent residence:Yes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Last verified: Oct 7, 2026

📊Requirements — Visual Overview

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No

Job offer

No

Language test

Yes

Family possible

Yes

Path to permanent residence

Documents (1)

Valid Marriage Certificatemandatory

Funds (1)

Financial Sponsorshipmandatory

Source-backed requirements

Total steps: 2
2 Mandatory
1 steps require documents
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Phase 2 — Qualification

(1)

  1. Financial Sponsorship

    Mandatory

    The U.S. citizen sponsor must submit an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) demonstrating income at or above 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.

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2

Phase 3 — Preparation

(1)

  1. Valid Marriage Certificate

    DocumentMandatory

    You must provide a valid civil marriage certificate proving a legally recognized marriage to a U.S. citizen.

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Official links

Official program pageuscis.govOfficial applicationuscis.gov

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