Green card renewals with a name change require proof (marriage certificate, court order) and updating Form I-90 with supporting documents, along with standard photos, fingerprints, and fees...
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Traveling with an expired green card is risky due to airline/CBP confusion and potential entry denial; consider alternative travel documents or waiting for renewal ...
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Download the most recent Form I-90 directly from USCIS website to avoid delays in your green card renewal...
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The VAWA confidentiality provision protects survivors of abuse by keeping their information confidential during immigration applications, ensuring their safety and encouraging them to seek help...
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Form I-90 green card renewal processing times vary by workload, case complexity, and potential need for additional documents, but USCIS generally aims for 9-13.5 months; check their website for updates and expedite options (rare cases)...
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USCIS accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover for many applications like I-485, I-130, and I-765, but always check specific form instructions for accepted payment methods...
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EB-3 green cards, for skilled workers, professionals, or other workers, require employer sponsorship, PERM labor certification and more...
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K-1 visa holders can adjust status to green card by marrying within 90 days, filing Form I-485 with evidence and fees, attending biometrics, potentially applying for work/travel permits, attending an interview, waiting for processing, and receiving a permanent or conditional green card...
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Form N-600 helps adopted children of US citizen parents acquire derivative citizenship by providing proof of adoption, parent's US status and residency, and meeting age and legal custody requirements...
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A lost or stolen naturalization certificate can be replaced by filing Form N-565 with USCIS, including supporting documents and fees, following up on processing, and storing the new certificate securely...
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Need help requesting a USCIS fee waiver? Don't worry, plenty of resources can guide you through the process and ensure you have everything you need. Here are your options:
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Renew your green card well before expiration to avoid disruptions, have ample time for processing, and ensure continued access to travel, work, and immigration benefits…
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¡No te preocupes si tu Green Card está vencida! Aquí te guiaremos paso a paso para renovarla...
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Renew your expiring green card by filing Form I-90 with USCIS before it lapses, including supporting documents and fees, and attending appointments if requested to receive your new card...
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Thinking you might already be a US citizen? Form N-600 can help prove it! This application is for individuals born outside the US who believe they are US citizens based on their parents' status…
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Form I-131 applies for travel documents (re-entry permit, refugee travel document, advance parole) even with a visa overstay, but doesn't fix the overstay and may affect future applications...
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The 6-month marriage rule applies to the K-1 visa (fiancé(e) visa). USCIS guidelines state that neither the U.S. citizen (petitioner) nor the foreign fiancé(e) (beneficiary) can have been married within the past 6 months before applying…
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Check I-130 petition processing times for your relative on USCIS (.gov): select location, form (I-130), office, and remember these are estimates that can change...
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