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Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen
A widow or widower of a U.S. citizen may self-petition for a Green Card, generally within two years of the citizen’s death, if the marriage was genuine.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Widows and widowers of U.S. citizens who were married to the citizen when the citizen died.
Common problems
The two-year window
Late filing generally forecloses this route, though other options may exist.