What forms do I have to fill out and file to get my new husband to be a legal US Resident? 15 Answers as of November 30, 2011

It really depends on whether your husband is in the US or abroad. If he is in the US and he entered the US lawfully and you have your marriage certificate in hand, you can petition for him as a spouse and he can concurrently submit his application to adjust status to permanent residence.

Is he in or out of the U.S.? If in the U.S. is he still within the 90 day VWP period or is he here on another status.

If your husband is still in Germany, the forms to start the procedure for bringing him here on an immigrant visa are the I-130 signed by you, a G-325A signed by you, and a G-325A signed by him. Read the form instructions for information on what needs to be sent in with the forms. After the I-130 is approved it will go to the National Visa Center and they will send you instructions about the next steps for immigrant visa processing. If your husband is in the U.S. as a visitor or in some other non-immigrant status, the forms in addition to those noted above are: I-864 for you I-485 and I-765 for him. Depending on his immigration history, he may want or need to file certain other forms.

The I-130 petition is the most important form, but must be included with G-325 from you and your husband. If your husband entered the US with a visa, he can file the I-485 application at the same time. Several other forms must go with the I-485.

You will need to file an immigrant visa petition (I-130) on your spouse's behalf. You will also have to complete biographical information forms for you and your spouse (G-325). You will be required to submit corroborative evidence so you should read the instructions carefully as to how to complete the forms. Please note that your spouse will be required to submit forms as well, but what forms he will need to complete depend upon whether he is in the United States or not.

The general applications are I-130 and the I-485. Your attorney can help with the documentation and qualifications.

That depends on the process by which your husband will be seeking residence. There are two separate processes for obtaining residence based on marriage and the procedures and forms depend on which process you are using. General information about the process can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov. However, before you begin the process, it would be advisable to consult with an immigration attorney.

I-130 and I-485, if he qualifies.

Not enough information as it depends on several factors, but the most common forms are the I-130, I-485, G-325, I-765 and I-131.

It depends on where your husband is. Either way you will have to file form I-130. You may find it wise to consult with an Immigration Attorney to help with the process if you can afford the service.