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But they decided it was a critical step for their lives. A few days before their courthouse ceremony, Christensen scattered rose petals around their house, had Fernández’s favorite song playing and was ready with a romantic proposal when Fernández got home. They are working on planning a big wedding—actually two, one in the U.S. and one in Spain—for 2027. “We really want to have that moment,” Fernández says. But in the meantime, life on paper has already changed. Eight months after filing their petition, a green card arrived in time for the newlyweds to travel to Spain at Christmas to celebrate with Fernández’s family. 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