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Green Card through Family Members allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor close relatives for permanent residency in the United States. Eligible family members include spouses, children, parents, and siblings. This pathway helps families reunite and build a life together in the U.S. Learn more about eligibility criteria, the sponsorship process, and application steps in our detailed guides.
Children born abroad to U.S. permanent residents may enter the U.S. without a visa under certain conditions. This guide explains eligibility, required documentation, and key legal points for parents navigating this process.
If you’re visiting the U.S. on an ESTA and marry a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for a Green Card and live in the U.S. permanently. This process, known as Adjustment of Status, allows you to transition from a temporary visitor to a permanent resident without leaving the country. In this guide, we outline the steps, paperwork, and key tips to help you go from an ESTA to a Green Card through marriage, covering everything from eligibility requirements to timelines and important considerations.
How to Go from a TN Visa to a Green Card Through Marriage Suppose you’re a Mexican citizen working in the U.S. on a TN visa and recently married a U.S. citizen. In that case, you may wonder how to transition from TN status to permanent residency (green card). The good news is that this…
The DHS has introduced the Keeping Families Together process, allowing eligible noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for parole in place, ensuring family unity and stability.
Learn how to submit Form I-131F online for parole in place under the Keeping Families Together initiative. This guide covers the key requirements, necessary documents, and steps to help noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens keep their families united.
Learn what Form I-131F Parole in Place is and who qualifies for this immigration relief option. This blog explains eligibility criteria, required documents, and filing tips for noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.
Another viable option for TN Visa holders is transitioning to a Green Card through family-based sponsorship. This blog will explain the family-based Green Card categories, the application process, and key considerations for transitioning from TN Visa to permanent residency.
Moving from a non-immigrant visa (NIV) to a green card in the United States can be complex. Each visa category has its own set of rules and pathways for adjustment of status, making it crucial to understand the specific requirements and procedures associated with your visa type. This post will walk you through several common visa processes, including the TN Visa, B Visa, H1B Visa, L1 Visa, F1 Visa, and E Visa. By breaking down the steps and requirements for each visa category, we aim to provide a clear and helpful guide for those seeking to transition from a temporary stay to permanent residency in the U.S.
Starting May 22, 2024, USCIS is updating its guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual for family-based immigrant visa petitions. This update includes changes to handling approval notice errors, requests for consular processing or adjustment of status, and routing procedures for approved petitions. These changes affect Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and in limited cases, Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
Family reunification is common for many immigrants in the United States. For green card holders whose families may not have been included on their green card application, their family members may still be able to obtain green cards through either the Accompanying or Follow-to-Join process. This article will cover the rules for accompanying and following to join for qualifying family members of green card holders.