Avoid red flags when you sponsor a second or subsequent spouse or your new spouse was previously sponsored by an ex-spouse whom they have divorced.

The CR1 visa is for spouses of U.S. citizens married for less than two years at the time of entering the United States, granting conditional permanent residence status for two years. The IR1 visa is for spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married for two years or more at the time of entering the United States.

As an F-1 student OPT visa holder who just married a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for Adjustment of Status I-485 to obtain a Green Card. Learn how to apply successfully.