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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.
When a U.S. citizen turns 21, they gain the ability to sponsor their parents for lawful permanent residence (a green card). This is one of the most direct family-based immigration paths, but it’s important to understand the eligibility requirements, process options, and timelines involved.
If you’re applying for a green card, whether through a relative or an employer, understanding how long the process might take is essential. Green card wait times vary depending on your category, country of chargeability, and filing dates. In this post, we’ll guide you step-by-step through how to check your green card wait time using…
Preconceived intent refers to entering the U.S. on a temporary visa while planning to stay permanently. This post explains how it affects adjustment of status applications, especially for those married to U.S. citizens.
Are you a Canadian looking to move to the U.S.? Find out if you need a sponsor, which visas require one, and how to qualify for self-sponsored options like the E-1 and E-2.
If you filed Form I-130 and Form I-485 together for your spouse—along with an I-765 for a work permit—you’ve taken an important step toward legal status. But many people ask: does this protect my spouse from removal or deportation? And do they now have legal status in the U.S.? This article breaks down what a concurrent filing does and does not do, what “authorized period of stay” means, and how your spouse may still be at risk in some cases.
Learn what an authorized period of stay means, why it’s important when applying for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen, and what to do if you overstayed.
The 2025 HHS Poverty Guidelines determine the minimum income needed for Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Learn how these updates impact green card sponsors.
Canadians don’t need a visa for short visits to the U.S., but if you plan to live, work, or study there, a visa is required. Learn about the rules and visa options.
Divorce can affect your green card status, especially if you have a conditional green card. It also doesn’t end a sponsor’s financial obligations under Form I-864. Learn what happens to your immigration status and sponsorship duties after divorce.
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you may qualify for naturalization after three years of permanent residency. This guide explains the eligibility requirements, application process, and key steps to becoming a U.S. citizen through marriage.