Q&A

Can a green card holder spouse work?

Can a green card holder spouse work?

A marriage green card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder to live and work anywhere in the United States. A green card holder will have “permanent resident” status until they decide — if they wish — to apply for U.S. citizenship, for which they become eligible after three years.

Is the Military Spouse ID card a smart card?

The Department of Defense issues the military spouse ID card to eligible dependents of military (active duty or retired) members. It is not a smart card like the CAC is, nor does it allow any access to computer networks or systems. Military Spouse ID Card Benefits

How is a military spouse entitled to benefits?

This is based on the time of marriage between the service member and spouse. If the sponsor gave at least 20 years of service and the spouse was married to the service member for at least 20 years, with 20 of those years being during the sponsor’s service, the divorced military spouse is entitled to spouse benefits provided they remain unremarried.

What are the requirements for a green card for a military spouse?

Couples generally must meet a number of requirements, such as proving the authenticity of their marriage, earning at least 100% of the poverty guidelines for your household size. Before starting the paperwork, it’s important to understand which process to follow. The right process — some couples can choose — depends on:

What happens to a military spouse survivor ID?

In the event that the military spouse’s sponsor has passed away, the military spouse will need to make sure that DEERS knows the retired military member has passed away, and they’ve received a survivor ID. This survivor ID will not expire.

Can a former spouse get a military ID card?

In this situation, the former spouse is their own sponsor, and the ID card is issued under their own Social Security number.

Couples generally must meet a number of requirements, such as proving the authenticity of their marriage, earning at least 100% of the poverty guidelines for your household size. Before starting the paperwork, it’s important to understand which process to follow. The right process — some couples can choose — depends on:

Can a cashier take your military ID card?

If a local business offers a military discount with proof of affiliation, you may show your military ID card to the cashier, but for security reasons, never let a cashier photocopy your ID or take it from you. Your ID is an important part of your military life.

Can a spouse of a green card holder leave the US?

The spouse seeking a green card won’t need to leave the United States. This is true for spouses of green card holders as long as they maintain a valid student or work visa while waiting for approval. But spouses of U.S. citizens need not maintain a valid immigration status while waiting.