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...
Family Immigration
Who can help their parents obtain green cards?
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...
Preparing for your green card interview
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...
Who can sponsor family members to come to the U.S.?
Moving to the United States from another country is a major undertaking. One of the primary steps is to get the immigration documents you need so you can enjoy a lawful presence in this country. For many people, this means they need to have a family member sponsor...
What step-parents should know about family immigration
Immigration to the United States involves navigating a complex array of laws and regulations. This situation, which is already challenging under the best of conditions, can become even more stressful in cases involving step-parents and step-children. For immigration...
Bringing a child to the U.S. with no documentation of parentage
Bringing a close relative to the U.S. on a family-based visa isn’t easy under the best of circumstances. There’s a lot of paperwork, frustration and waiting. What if you want to bring your child to the U.S., but you don’t have any legal documentation showing that...
Proving your marriage is legitimate when seeking a green card
There are numerous ways that an individual can enter the U.S. legally and obtain permanent residence. One popular method is to apply for a marriage green card. This is a valid option for married couples, but the process is not as straightforward as simply being or...
A marriage-based green card is different than other green cards
A green card is a permanent resident card. An immigrant with a green card can potentially remain in the United States of America for the rest of their life. They must continue to meet certain standards. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
Family preference visas can help brothers and sisters abroad
Those living in the United States sometimes have family members in other countries. Many immigrants and the children of immigrants have siblings who are citizens of another country. They may very rarely get to see one another, and the citizen may dream of...
U.S. immigration concerns for same-sex spouses
Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be complex and challenging, especially when a foreign national is facing particularly sensitive circumstances. For example, in some countries, it is not possible to marry a same-sex partner, let alone sponsor a fiancé or...