I-130 divorce papers

In order to file a successful I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, both Petitioner (USC or LPR) and Beneficiary (Foreign National) must provide...

How long does the i 130 upgrade process takes on average?

I-130 processing for the spouse of a Lawful Permanent Resident can be slow because the petition is low priority given the long wait list associated...

The Immigration Judge has the authority to grant your lawful permanent residence as a result of your Application for Adjustment of Status. Approval...

How can I see immigration related guides and sort by rating or popularity?

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I'm a F-1 student married to a LPR who'll be eligible for USC in Jan 2011.She filed I-130 for me? Will the petition be approved?

The I-130 petition is only part of the process for you to become a lawful permanent resident. The date you filed your I-130 establishes your...

I recently got a green card, can I file for my mother who has been in he US as a visitor with expired visa

Unfortunately, the answer is "no". A lawful permanent resident (aka LPR or "green card holder") can not petition for residence for a parent. An LPR...

N-400 tax question

Timely and accurate payment of taxes (federal and state) is evidence of an applicant's good moral character. A positive finding of good moral...

My boyfriend is separated from his wife (and has been for 2 years) and they are still married since his permanent residency was

I'm wondering from your question whether your boyfriend has already been approved for permanent residence and has conditional residence or if he is...

Do i gain automatic US citizenship if my father became a US citizen before i turned 10yrs, however i did not enter the US till I

Automatic acquisition of citizenship depends the laws that apply for your year of birth. In your particular case, you don't appear to have acquired...

DOB issue

The birth certificate is the governing document for a date of birth. All other documents i.e. passport and alien registration card depend on the...