Immigration Law · Marriage-Based Immigration
Yes, to US
A Comprehensive Guide to Marriage-Based Immigration
by Daniel J. Conidi, Esquire · Mid-Atlantic Law Press · Available in English and Spanish
The Complete Legal Guide for Couples Navigating the U.S. Immigration System Together
Marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the most powerful pathways to permanent residence in the American immigration system. But the pathway has never been more complex, more scrutinized, or more dangerous to navigate without professional guidance than it is in 2026. Enhanced vetting, adjudicative holds, the State Department visa pause, shifting enforcement priorities, and an immigration bureaucracy that punishes procedural mistakes without mercy have turned what should be a straightforward legal process into one of the most high-stakes legal journeys a couple can take together.
Yes, to US is the comprehensive guide that walks couples through every step of that journey — from the initial petition through adjustment of status or consular processing, the interview, the conditional green card, and the path to permanent residence. It covers both tracks in full: Adjustment of Status for foreign nationals already in the United States, and Consular Processing for those abroad. It addresses the K-1 fiancé visa, the I-130 petition, the Affidavit of Support, the medical examination, biometrics, the marriage interview, the I-751 to remove conditions, and the current enforcement landscape that every couple must understand before they file anything.
Daniel J. Conidi, Esquire is the founding managing partner of Alliant Law Group and Director of the Mid-Atlantic Law Project. With 26 years as a Senior Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, he spent his federal career on the enforcement side of immigration — investigating marriage fraud, document fraud, and immigration violations at the highest levels. Now, as a licensed immigration attorney, he uses that enforcement perspective to help couples build cases that work.
You said yes to each other. This book helps you say yes to the United States — together.
What the Book Covers
| 1 | Marriage-Based Immigration — The Complete Overview Benefits, categories, the immediate relative classification, and how the modern application process actually works in 2026 |
| 2 | The K-1 Fiancé Visa Eligibility, the petition process, the 90-day rule, and what happens after entry |
| 3 | The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Filing the petition, evidence requirements, and what USCIS is actually evaluating |
| 4 | Adjustment of Status — The Stateside Track Who qualifies, the I-485 package, advance parole, employment authorization, and the interview |
| 5 | Consular Processing — The Overseas Track NVC processing, the DS-260, the medical exam, the consular interview, and entry to the United States |
| 6 | The Affidavit of Support The I-864, income requirements, joint sponsors, and the financial obligation that follows the petitioner for years |
| 7 | The Marriage Interview How to prepare, what officers ask, the evidence that wins cases, and the red flags that trigger denials |
| 8 | The Conditional Green Card and the I-751 The two-year clock, joint filing requirements, the evidence package, divorce waivers, and the consequences of a missed deadline |
| 9 | Criminal History and Immigration Bars How prior criminal records affect eligibility, the grounds of inadmissibility, and when a waiver may be available |
| 10 | The 2026 Policy Landscape The State Department visa pause, USCIS adjudicative holds, enhanced vetting, and how current administration policies affect marriage-based cases right now |
| 11 | VAWA — Protection for Abused Spouses Immigration protections for victims of domestic violence — self-petition rights, confidentiality, and the legal process |
| 12 | Removing Conditions and the Path to Citizenship From conditional to permanent residence, and from permanent residence to naturalization |
| 13 | Common Mistakes That Destroy Cases The filing errors, evidence gaps, and procedural missteps that cost couples years — and how to avoid every one of them |
| 14 | When to Get a Lawyer The cases where professional representation is not optional — and what to look for when hiring an immigration attorney |
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This book is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law is fact-specific and changes frequently. Always verify current requirements at uscis.gov and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making any filing decision.