Including her initially is officially recommended for programme benefits, and eligibility rests on the qualifying relationship — a legally married spouse — plus her own admissibility and an available visa. Each joining spouse adds US$15,000 and a US$1,000,000 gift. Later addition is possible, but it is neither free nor automatic.
Coordinate the spouse's residence, status, and tax position
Two decisions overlap here. Her inclusion turns on the relationship and her own eligibility at the relevant stage, following the family instructions rather than any assumption that she files an independent I-140G. Her residence plans affect her tax position, which she should review separately. If she is admitted as a permanent resident and then spends the year abroad, that is a status question worth raising with counsel before anyone books flights.
Confirm the records and instructions applicable to each included person. Waiting for an unreleased tier does not itself protect a child’s eligibility. EB-1 or EB-2 classification, admissibility, and visa availability must still be addressed individually. A spouse and each unmarried child under twenty-one should be included in the initial application and are each subject to an additional processing fee and gift.