3 Ways to Help an Undocumented Parent Get a Green Card
There are generally three different ways that a child can help legalize and facilitate a green card for undocumented parents. Read more
What You Need to Know about Health Insurance for Green Card Applicants
Healthcare coverage can actually help certain applicants seeking permanent residence (green card). Plus, receiving government financial assistance for healthcare is not a negative factor when applying for a green card.…Continue Reading →
Form I-130 Checklist for Spouses: Starting the Immigration Process
Filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for a spouse has additional requirements. Our I-130 checklist for spouses helps you prepare the petition package correctly.…Continue Reading →
Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card
When adjusting status inside the United States, you may generally apply for employment authorization, also known as a work permit.…Continue Reading →
What You Need to Know About Immigrant Visa Backlog at the NVC
The immigration backlog at the NVC has gotten bad. Here’s what happened over the past year and what you can expect for 2023 to ease the green card log jam.…Continue Reading →
How to Upgrade an I-130 Petition After Naturalization
Did you recently naturalized as a U.S. citizen? If you petitioned your spouse and/or children for a green card as a permanent resident, you can upgrade an I-130 petition if you’ve now become a U.S. citizen.…Continue Reading →
7 Steps to Apply for a Green Card from Outside the United States
The majority of foreign nationals who apply for a green card do it from outside the United States at a U.S. embassy or consulate.…Continue Reading →
DACA Green Card through Marriage
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was meant to be a short-term solution when President Obama introduced it in 2012. Since then, it…Continue Reading →
The 90-Day Rule and Adjusting Status to Green Card Holder
Under the 90-day rule, there’s a presumption of misrepresentation (fraud) if a person violates their nonimmigrant status or engages in conduct inconsistent with that status…Continue Reading →
Reasons for I-130 Denial and How to Avoid Them
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rejects or denies thousands of I-130 petitions each year. The reasons for an I-130 denial vary, but in most…Continue Reading →