If you are a permanent resident or a green card holder, you can bring a relative to the U.S. The United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) has a petition for alien relatives (Form I-130), which you can fill out to help an eligible relative immigrate...
Bringing your spouse to the United States is a dream for many who marry foreigners. Updates in the past decade make it possible for same-sex couples to apply for family immigration into the U.S. Navigating the immigration process for same-sex marriage can be...
When you move to the United States with your family, you know finding a job to support your loved ones is a priority. It is necessary to get a job quickly to ensure you have a consistent income. However, things like this are not automatic and you may wonder how long...
Many parents want to give their children any opportunity they can. Especially if you come from a country with less economic opportunity or some kind of instability, you may view living and working in the United States as the best option for you and your loved ones....
First of all, let’s address the question: can same-sex couples apply for a green card? The answer is yes. For immigration purposes, there is no legal difference between heterosexual and gay couples under the law. Having said that, is there any difference in the...
Some families have lived in multiple countries. That can result in children having multiple nationalities that are not all the same as each other. You automatically gained U.S. citizenship if you were born in the United States. If your parents were only there...
The classification of who is and is not a “child” varies from culture to culture. It’s important to understand how the word child is defined by immigration officials if you’re interested in applying for or maintaining a family-based immigration status in the U.S. ...
Those seeking family-based immigration opportunities often need to coordinate international efforts. While you may live in the United States because you are a citizen or a permanent resident, the member of your family that you hope to bring into the country might...
Having your family in the United States is probably your priority. While this is easy for some people, those who have children in foreign countries might face challenges to make this a reality. It’s possible to bring your child to the U.S. if you’re a citizen or a...
Each year, thousands of foreign nationals earn the privilege to live and work in the U.S. permanently. As a U.S. permanent resident, you will be issued a green card. This is proof that you are lawfully in the country. As such, it goes without saying that this is a...
