How to Apply for a Green Card: Step-by-Step Guide
nanomusty Introduction Obtaining a Green Card, also known as permanent residency, is a major goal for many immigrants in the United States. Whether you are applying through family, employment, or asylum,…
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Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: What’s the Difference?
Introduction If you’re applying for a green card, you have two main options: Adjustment of Status (AOS) or Consular Processing.Both lead to lawful permanent residence—but the process, timing, and location…
What Is Adjustment of Status and Who Qualifies?
Introduction For many people already living in the United States, the path to becoming a lawful permanent resident—often referred to as “getting a green card”—does not require leaving the country.…
Understanding the U.S. Visa Bulletin: A Beginner’s Guide
Understanding the U.S. Visa Bulletin: How to Track Your Green Card Application Progress The U.S. Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin every month, which is a critical resource for…
How to Sponsor a Family Member for a Green Card
How U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders Can Sponsor Family Members for Immigration One of the most important aspects of U.S. immigration law is the ability for U.S. citizens and…
What Happens After a Green Card Is Approved?
What Happens After Your Green Card Is Approved? Understanding Lawful Permanent Residency Once your green card application is approved, you officially become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United…
The Path from Asylum to Green Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you were granted asylum in the U.S., you can apply for a green card (permanent residency) one year after receiving asylum. Here’s a step-by-step overview: 1. Meet Eligibility Criteria…
Adjustment of Status: Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Green Card Holder Without Leaving the U.S.
For many immigrants living in the United States, obtaining lawful permanent residency—commonly known as a Green Card—is a major milestone. One of the most efficient ways to achieve this status…
What is a Public Charge and Will It Affect Your Green Card Application?
If you’re applying for a green card (lawful permanent residence) in the United States, you may have heard of the term “public charge.” This term can be confusing and intimidating,…
Family-Based Immigration: Bringing Loved Ones to the U.S.
U.S. immigration law allows citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor certain family members for immigration. This is known as family-based immigration, and it’s one of the…