Don't panic if your USCIS case seems stuck; check processing times, use the online tool, or contact them for updates…
Read MoreTPS recipients: navigate confusing forms by checking eligibility requirements and seeking help from immigration experts.
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 MoreA Green Card rejection (Form I-485) isn't the end - talk to an immigration attorney to explore your options for appeal, reapplication, or legal guidance…
Read MoreA pending criminal charge can complicate naturalization, but honesty and consulting an attorney can help you navigate your options.
Read MoreWhile grieving your spouse's loss, you may be eligible to stay in the US as a surviving spouse with the help of an immigration attorney and the right forms…
Read MoreLong Green Card wait? Check USCIS processing times (vary by service center, use their tool and stay updated for latest info).
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).
Read MoreCriminal record isn't an automatic bar to citizenship (USCIS weighs severity, timing, rehabilitation), but honesty is key (disclose everything to avoid denial/deportation).
Read MoreEven as a US citizen, forms might be needed for passport (DS-11), Social Security card (SS-5), replacing lost naturalization certificate (N-565), sponsoring family (I-130), filing taxes (various IRS forms), or consult an attorney/government agency for specifics.
Read MoreGreen Card process similar for all, but country of origin can impact wait times (Visa Bulletin), documents required, travel restrictions, and cultural considerations (seek guidance for a smooth journey).
Read MoreChildhood arrivals can apply for DACA (deferred deportation and work permit) with Form I-821D (check eligibility with an attorney).
Read MoreMarried to a US citizen with a 2-year green card? File Form I-751 jointly (or with waiver) to remove conditions and get a regular 10-year green card (proof of bona fide marriage required).
Read MoreNeed permission to work in the US? Apply for a Work Permit (EAD) with Form I-765 (consider if you're an asylum seeker, green card applicant, DACA recipient, etc.; check processing times).
Read MoreGreen card approved but need USCIS to act (send to embassy, transfer petition, etc.)? File Form I-824 accurately (check address and processing times).
Read MoreTight on cash for USCIS applications (naturalization, green card, work permit)? Form I-942 may offer a reduced fee (check income guidelines and submit proof with application).
Read MoreCan't afford USCIS fees? Form I-912 might waive application fees (naturalization, green card, work permit) for financial hardship (proof required, not guaranteed).
Read MoreUSCIS offers Citizenship Integration Grants (up to $10 million) to empower immigrant-serving organizations in supporting lawful permanent residents on their path to citizenship (apply by June 21st at grants.gov).
Read MoreK-1 visa not for marrying abroad (intended for US marriage), consider tourist visa for ceremony or marry abroad and apply for spousal visa later (consult attorney for specifics).
Read MoreLost US citizen parent who never documented your citizenship? Apply for Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600) with proof of birth, parent's US citizenship/death, and relationship evidence (consult attorney for help).
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