If you are thinking about starting the marriage green card process and you are wondering how to take that first step with JQK Law Firm, you are not alone. This is one of the most frequently asked questions the firm receives, and the answer is simpler and more straightforward than most people expect. Here is exactly how the process works from the very first contact all the way through to opening your case and getting everything in motion.
Where do you go first to get started?
The best starting point is the firm’s website at JQKLaw.com/contact. From there, you fill in your basic information, and the team will respond promptly to schedule you for a video consultation. You can also reach out by phone or email, but regardless of how you make first contact, the next step will always be an email back with a link to choose a consultation time that works for your schedule.
One thing worth doing before that consultation is downloading the firm’s free resource, the Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide. It is over 70 pages long and covers the entire marriage green card process in detail. Attorney John Khosravi strongly recommends reading it before your consultation, not after. The reason is straightforward. When you come to the consultation already understanding the basics of the process, you can ask sharper, more specific questions. You get more out of the time. Instead of spending the consultation on general background information, you can focus on the details specific to your case, situation, and timeline.
What happens during the consultation?
The consultation is a video meeting with the attorney. This is where your specific situation gets examined in detail. Your immigration history, your spouse’s status, the timeline of your relationship, any potential complications or red flags, and the process that makes the most sense for your case are all discussed.
This is not a generic overview. It is a case-specific conversation designed to give you a clear picture of what your path to a marriage green card actually looks like, what it will cost, and what challenges may be ahead. Coming prepared with your questions and having read the Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide beforehand means you will walk away with concrete, actionable information rather than general answers.
What happens after the consultation?
After most consultations, the firm sends you a detailed written breakdown of everything discussed. This document is valuable. It puts in writing the recommended process for your case, the associated costs, and any red flags or concerns identified during the conversation. Having this in writing means you have a clear reference point as you decide whether and how to move forward.
In many cases, the attorney will also ask you to send copies of your birth certificate and marriage certificate for review before anything else moves forward. This is a deliberate and important step. Document issues are more common than most people realize. Errors, inconsistencies, missing information, or formatting problems in foundational documents like birth certificates and marriage certificates can create serious complications later in the green card process if they are not caught early. Reviewing these documents at the outset allows the firm to identify any issues and address them before they become problems.
What does it look like when you are ready to officially open your case?
Once the consultation is complete, documents have been reviewed, and you are ready to move forward, the firm sends you a contract for electronic signature. Alongside the contract, payment is required to officially open the case. For larger or more complex cases, payment plans may be available depending on the scope of the services involved. The firm takes a case-by-case approach to this because not every case is the same size or the same cost.
This is something worth understanding about how JQK Law Firm approaches its work. The goal is to match the services to what your specific case actually needs. Not more than necessary, not less than necessary. Immigration cases vary enormously in complexity, and overpaying for services you do not need is just as much a problem as underinvesting in a case that requires more attention. The consultation and the post-consultation breakdown are designed to make sure you know exactly what you are getting and why.
What happens once the contract is signed and the case is open?
Once your contract is signed and payment is processed, the firm shares a Dropbox folder where you can begin uploading documents related to your case. You will also receive checklists outlining exactly which documents are needed, along with a detailed questionnaire asking for the personal information required to prepare your application. This includes information about yourself and your spouse, your parents, your address history, your employment history, and other background details that go into building a complete and accurate immigration file.
This questionnaire is thorough by design. Immigration applications require precise and complete information, and having everything documented accurately from the start prevents errors, omissions, and requests for evidence down the line. Take the time to fill it out carefully and completely.
What is the most important thing to know before you reach out?
The most important thing to know is that starting the process does not have to be overwhelming. The firm has built a clear, step-by-step intake process specifically designed to make it as straightforward as possible for couples to get the information they need, understand their options, and move forward with confidence.
Read the Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide first. Schedule the consultation. Come prepared with your questions. And trust that the process is designed to get you exactly the help you need, nothing more and nothing less.
Download our free Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide at MarriageImmigrationLaw.com, join Attorney John Khosravi, Esq. live every Tuesday at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for a free Q&A, or book a one-on-one consultation to talk through your specific situation. Schedule a consultation at JQKLaw.com/contact
