Whether I can obtain and maintain a marriage-based green card while living in Canada instead of the U.S.
I’m about to marry a citizen. However, the problem is that my job is in Canada, and I’d like to know if I can obtain a green card while residing in Canada.
I’d also like to know what I need to do to maintain the green card afterward.
My future husband is also in Canada — is filing possible in this case?
Yes, you can proceed with the green card process directly from Canada, by filing for an immigrant visa. If you want to maintain the green card as-is, there’s a residency requirement, and if the two of you can prove your residence, an extension may be possible, but we also recommend considering maintaining it using a Reentry Permit.