This workshop is designed for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning how to obtain permanent residency (a “green card”) based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizen fiances and significant others are also welcome and encouraged to attend this event.

Topics covered will include legal requirements, forms, USCIS fees, processing times, preparing for the USCIS interview, an explanation of “conditional permanent residency,” and an explanation of how and when to petition USCIS to have the conditions removed.

Presenter: Dawn Welk Wise. Dawn is one of U-M's retained immigration attorneys. She has a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. She has over 15 years of immigration law experience in both private law firm and governmental offices.

Co-sponsored by the Career Development Office, School of Information and the International Center.