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To bring your child to the U.S., you must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for each child you wish to sponsor. The timeline for approval and visa availability depends on the child’s age, marital status, and whether you are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent […]
To sponsor a family member for immigration, you must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) and have a qualifying family relationship with the person you wish to sponsor. While a family relationship alone doesn’t guarantee a visa, it creates a powerful legal pathway for your relative to obtain lawful permanent […]
A fiancé(e) visa (K-1) allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married, which must take place within 90 days of entry. A spousal visa is for non–U.S. citizens who are married to a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. It allows the foreign spouse to obtain […]
Once you obtain lawful permanent resident status and have fulfilled the required residency period based on your specific circumstances, you may begin the process of applying for U.S. citizenship. It includes submitting Form N-400, undergoing a background check and biometrics appointment, participating in a USCIS interview, successfully completing the English and civics tests, and finally, […]
If the person you plan to marry is not a U.S. citizen, you may petition for a K-1 fiancé(e) nonimmigrant visa to allow them to enter the United States. Once admitted on a K-1 visa, you must marry within 90 days or your fiancé(e) will lose legal immigration status. The application process involves multiple federal […]
To apply for a green card for your spouse through marriage, you must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. If your spouse is already living lawfully in the United States, they may also submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. If your spouse lives outside the United States, they must […]
The United States issues two main types of visas: non-immigrant visas, for temporary stays such as tourism, study, work, or medical treatment; and immigrant visas, for those seeking permanent residence, often through family sponsorship or employment. Common examples include the business visa (B-1), the religious visa (R-1), the student visa (F-1), and family-based visas like […]
Applying for lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a Green Card, generally requires filing a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and submitting supporting documentation. In most cases, applicants must have a sponsor, typically a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member, or a U.S. employer. Some applicants may qualify for […]