Marriage-Based Green Cards in 2026: Process, Pitfalls & H-1B Considerations

​A marriage-based green card is one of the most common immigration pathways — but the process involves more steps, more documentation, and more potential complications than most people expect going in. And when your spouse is on an H-1B visa, there are additional timing and status considerations that can shape your strategy. Understanding how it actually works makes a real difference in how smoothly your case moves.

​In this session, Manifest immigration attorney Guilherme Castilho Zaiha walks through the marriage-based green card process from start to finish, in plain language.

​We'll cover:

• ​The difference between adjustment of status and consular processing

• ​What the petition and interview process looks like, step by step

• ​What documentation USCIS looks for to establish a bona fide marriage

• ​Common reasons cases get delayed, flagged, or denied

• ​Conditional green cards: what they are and how to remove conditions

• ​How prior immigration history can affect your case

​Whether you're newly married and just starting to research your options, or already mid-process and trying to understand what comes next, this session will give you a clearer picture of the road ahead. Bring your questions. Register now to secure your spot.