How to Change a B-1/B-2 Visa to Marriage Green Card
Many foreign-born individuals in long-distance relationships take their relationship with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident by obtaining a B-1 or B-2 visa to temporarily live in the U.S. But what happens after temporary B-1 or B-2 status expires? This article examines the pathway from a B-1 or B-2 visa to a marriage-based U.S. Green Card. Learn how to obtain a B-1 or B-2 visa and then transition to U.S. lawful permanent residency.What are B-1 and B-2 Visas?Each of the B visa categories is valid for a maximum total of 10 years; but B visa holders are not allowed to stay in the United States for more than 6 months at a time. If a foreign-born individual wishes to change a B-1 or B-2 visa to a Green Card after marrying a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, they are generally not allowed to...










