Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

I understand that she is applying not for USA citizenship, but for residency (green card).

In order to become a permanent resident (green card holder) based on marriage to a US citizen, she has to be petitioned and sponsored by her US citizen husband. She can't apply without his support and sponsorship UNLESS she fits into a very narrow exception.

If she can prove abuse, she might be able to self-petition as an abused spouse of a US citizen. That's not an easy process, and she should consult an immigration attorney who knows about this process (not a "notario" or "specialist", but a lawyer).

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