What will your family visa really cost?

The “Adjustment of Status” process is for those green card applicants currently living in the United States. Green card applicants living in and applying from the United States file Form I-485 (the “Adjustment of Status” application). The I-485 is filed with USCIS, and its primary purpose is to establish that the individual is eligible for a green card. Adjustment of status can also be used to apply for employment-based, humanitarian, and diversity visa lottery green cards.

Adjustment of status is the immigration process for the following marriage visa types:

• IR6/CR6 spouse and accompanying IR7/CR7 child when the sponsor is a U.S. citizen
• F2A category (F26 spouse; F27 child) when the sponsor is a legal permanent resident (aka green card holder)*
• CF1 spouse; CF2 child when the sponsor is a U.S. citizen and the foreign spouse is adjusting status from a K fiancé visa
  
  *Please note that at this time, Boundless is only able to help couples apply for a marriage green card through the adjustment of status process when the sponsor is a U.S. citizen. We are not able to assist if the sponsor is a U.S. green card holder (F2A category). This is due to the complexity of these types of cases and government policies related to the F2A category’s status in the Visa Bulletin.

Consular Processing is the process of applying for a U.S. immigrant visa from outside the United States. It typically involves an interview at your home country’s U.S. embassy or consulate.

To learn more about Consular Processing and how it applies to marriage green cards, visit our detailed guide.

Choosing the right visa pathway can be confusing. If you’re dreaming of living together in the U.S. but haven’t tied the knot yet, you have two main options: the K-1 fiancé visa and the CR-1 spousal visa.

The best option depends on your priorities and circumstances. Consider these factors:

• Marriage timeline: Are you planning to marry soon or after arriving in the U.S.?
• Cost: Are you looking for the most affordable option?
• Overall timeline: How quickly do you want your fiancé(e)/spouse to have a green card?

Still unsure? Take our visa planning quiz to understand your options

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Yes! If your children are unmarried and under 21, they can join you in the U.S. with K-2 visas.

Boundless makes it easy to include your children on your application, at no extra cost.

No. Boundless fees cover Boundless' services (software, support, document preparation, and—where included—attorney review), not government filing fees or costs like medical exams, translations, or biometrics. Boundless publishes detailed guides explaining current USCIS and State Department fees and can help you plan how and when to pay those separately.