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Family-Based Immigration allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their relatives for green cards, facilitating their move to the United States. Eligible family members include spouses, children, parents, and siblings. This process helps families reunite and build their lives together in the U.S. For more information on eligibility criteria, sponsorship requirements, and the application process, explore our comprehensive guides.
ByJeremy Richards
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If you’re becoming a U.S. citizen, your child may automatically acquire citizenship too. But receiving a Certificate of Citizenship isn’t automatic. Here’s what to know.
ByJeremy Richards
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The February 2026 Visa Bulletin continues a cautious early FY-2026 pace, with steady family- and employment-based cutoffs, strong Filing Dates in key categories like F2A, expanding DV-2026 rank numbers, and important updates on EB-4 Certain Religious Workers.
ByRebecca Kroll
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USCIS requires children to replace their green card when they turn 14. Learn the rules, deadlines, fee waivers, and how Form I-90 works for young permanent residents.
ByRebecca Kroll
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After years apart, this couple’s long-distance relationship became a shared life in the U.S. through a successful K-1 visa and marriage-based green card process.
“From filing our K1 with Jeremy Richards, to working with Christine Jurisik on our Marriage Based Green Card, and lastly, with Rebecca Kroll attending our interview with us to make sure everything went to protocol. They were simply thorough, communicative, organized, and on schedule with the entire process.”
– Arriane Bucci
ByChristine Jurusik
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Discover how a U.S. citizen daughter helped her elderly mother and father obtain their green cards through a family-based petition.
ByRebecca Kroll
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A pending I-130 does not automatically prevent you from getting a visitor visa, but you must prove temporary intent. Learn how officers evaluate these cases.
ByJeremy Richards
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This client’s story highlights how thorough preparation and experienced legal guidance led to a fast spousal green card approval through concurrent I-130 and I-485 filing.
“Fantastic experience! Very reasonable price and very high quality work with a streamlined process. Always answered our questions promptly and prepared us well for a successful outcome.”
— Deryn Jakolev
ByChristine Jurusik
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Learn what a joint sponsor is for Form I-864, when you might need one, and how they help meet the financial requirements for a U.S. green card.
ByJeremy Richards
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Most marriage-based green card cases receive a USCIS decision within 30–90 days after the interview. Learn what causes delays and when to follow up.
ByJeremy Richards
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USCIS has issued new guidance clarifying what qualifies as a valid marriage for U.S. immigration purposes. The update affects Canadian and other foreign spouses of U.S. citizens and green card holders, addressing virtual marriages, same-sex unions, and proof of bona fide relationships.