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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.
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.
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.
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.
ByRebecca Kroll
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When can you file Form I-485? Learn how the Visa Bulletin, priority dates, and sponsorship category determine your eligibility for adjustment of status.
BySiana Mclean
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Explore how eligible individuals in removal proceedings can apply for a green card through adjustment of status, including forms, jurisdiction, and procedures.
ByJeremy Richards
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On August 1, 2025, USCIS issued new policy guidance impacting I-130 family-based immigration petitions. The update enhances fraud screening, clarifies interview and filing procedures, and outlines risks of removal for certain applicants. Here’s what you need to know.
ByChristine Jurusik
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Discover how long family-based immigration takes, what factors cause delays, and how to navigate the process as a petitioner or beneficiary.
ByJeremy Richards
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If you’ve filed an I-130 petition for your mother and she wants to apply for a B1/B2 tourist visa, it may affect her approval chances. Learn how immigrant intent can impact her case and what to do if there’s a medical emergency.