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When filing Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, jointly with a spouse, unfortunately circumstances may change after submission—particularly in cases involving domestic violence or abuse. A marriage that was going well, may change dramatically...
If you have filed an I-129F petition for your fiancée and you visit your fiancée abroad and decide you can't wait any longer and you get married before your I-129F petition (the K-1 visa petition) is approved, it will significantly change your immigration process. The...
The physical presence requirement is a key part of the naturalization process for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) applying to become U.S. citizens. To qualify, applicants must have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the five...
Bringing a fiancé(e) to the United States typically involves applying for a K-1 visa, which allows the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the country for the purpose of getting married. The process begins with the U.S. citizen filing Form I-129F, Petition...
Booking a hotel room in the city where your Green Card interview will take place the night before is a smart way to reduce stress and avoid unnecessary complications if you live some distance from the USCIS office. The interview is an important and often...
When a person with a Green Card, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, files petition for their foreign spouse, the petition places the spouse in a waiting line called a “family preference category.” This category is reserved for spouses and unmarried...
When a Green Card applicant is applying for a Green Card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, providing strong evidence of a real marriage is super important. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is very concerned about fraud. USCIS knows that a person...
During your USCIS interview, you will almost certainly experience periods of silence while the officer works on their computer. This can happen when the officer is reviewing your file, entering information, or experiencing technical issues. There may be long periods...
The United States is a land of opportunity and a destination for many seeking to build a new life. For immigrants already settled in the U.S., bringing family members to join them can be a significant and heartwarming process. However, navigating the complex world of...
Perhaps you entered the United States for school or work and then became a citizen. Maybe your parent is the one who originally obtained the right to enter the country and helped you follow. You now feel like your status is secure, but you worry about your parent. The...
