To be eligible for a green card through marriage, the sponsor has to be lawfully married to the beneficiary. This means the person in the United States has to be lawfully married to the person who will be immigrating to the country. Moreover, the sponsor has to actually live in the United States and be able to demonstrate that. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAdditionally, the sponsor must have the means to support their spouse which, in this context, means they have to demonstrate they can support their entire household at 125% of the federal poverty level. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe sponsor cannot pose any risk of danger to their spouse, nor can they have been convicted of certain offenses against minors. On the subject of crimes, the beneficiary cannot have been convicted of certain serious crimes, have a background that deems them a security risk, nor can they have violated certain immigration rules. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe process can be arduous and lengthy, but, with an experienced attorney by your side, it is possible for your partner to receive a green card through marriage.