Confused about filing Forms I-130 and I-485? Learn if filing together (concurrently) can speed up your green card process.
Read MoreFile a separate I-130 form with USCIS for each family member you want to bring to the US, along with supporting documents and filing fees.
Read MoreGrandparents can't directly sponsor grandchildren with a simple form, but sponsoring their child first opens the door for eventual family reunification…
Read MoreUSCIS prioritizes green card applications for immediate relatives, while others in the family preference category wait based on their application date and visa limits.
Read MoreUSCIS updated their guidelines for family-based immigration petitions like Form I-130 to improve communication and expedite processing.
Read MoreDon't worry about meeting income requirements alone! Team up with a joint sponsor to bring your family to the US.
Read MoreNavigating work authorization for a Green Card applicant depends on their current status: existing work visa, no work permission, or applying for adjustment of status with Form I-765.
Read MoreThough many family immigration petitions succeed, avoiding rejection requires careful application completion, honesty, proper category selection, timely responses, and potentially legal guidance.
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Read MoreUS citizens abroad can sponsor family for immigration, but need proof of returning, financial support, and potentially travel for interviews.
Read MoreSponsoring multiple family members for the US requires separate Form I-130s with fees, documents, and proof of your relationship, but an attorney can help navigate the process.
Read MoreInvest in the US (EB-5 program) for green cards for you and your family (conditional first, then permanent, but children turning 21 might need a separate application).
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Read MoreUS citizens or green card holders can sponsor spouses, children, parents, siblings (with limitations), fiancés(e)s, some employees, investors, and in special cases, refugees/asylees/victims.
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Read MoreUS citizens can sponsor more relatives for green cards (spouse, any child, siblings if 21+) than green card holders (spouse, unmarried children under 21). Consult an immigration attorney for details.
Read MoreConcurrent filing of Forms I-130 (relative petition) and I-485 (green card application) by immediate relatives of US citizens might speed up processing, potentially leading to earlier work permits and travel authorization (consult an attorney for eligibility details).
Read MoreGreen card holders based on family sponsorship can renew their expiring card (or lost/damaged one) using Form I-90 with proof of status, biometrics appointment (if needed), filing fee, and wait for a new card (consult an attorney if unsure).
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