Family Immigration

If you're living abroad and want to join your family in the U.S., you need to fill out the DS-260 form. This online form is key to getting an immigrant visa and is a big step in bringing your family together. Taking time to prepare it properly can make a big...

Many people apply for marriage green cards. However, some people may try to immigrate with an inauthentic marriage. To help ensure a marriage is authentic, couples may have to go through a marriage green card interview.  During a green card marriage interview, you may...

Immigrating to a new country can be a challenging and stressful process. There are many things to think about -- filling out forms, attending interviews and waiting for approvals. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, especially if things don't go as planned. Because the...

Green cards are permanent resident cards. Immigrants who obtain green cards might be able to stay in the United States for the rest of their lives. Unless they commit disqualifying crimes, they can typically renew their green cards every 10 years. Permanent residents...

Same-sex couples seeking U.S. residency through marriage-based visas must provide proof their marriage is legitimate. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) treats same-sex marriage the same as opposite-sex marriage. Therefore, all couples must...

Millions of people immigrate to the U.S. each year. Many of these people look to start a family, seek job opportunities and acquire higher education. For some of these immigrants, the goal is to stay permanently in the U.S. and gain citizenship. To do this, immigrants...

It can be interesting to look at the reasons people give for coming to the United States. Every immigrant has their own story. But they all have a purpose for choosing the United States as their destination and trying to create a life here. Some of the most common...

It is the dream of many married couples to reside together in the United States. One route that makes this possible is the IR1/CR1 Visa or Marriage Green Card. This allows foreign spouses of U.S. citizens to become permanent residents.  Obtaining a marriage green card...

A green card is one of the most powerful immigration resources available. Also called a permanent resident card, a green card allows an immigrant to remain in the United States indefinitely. So long as they continue reapplying every 10 years and do not have any...

Applying for a green card involves several legal steps. One of the most important steps is the green card interview. During this interview, you can expect U.S. Citizenship (USCIS) and Immigration Services officers to ask you a series of questions.  Any interview can...