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...
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I-130 Pending While Petitioner Naturalizes — Notify USCIS
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...
Bring Additional Evidence of Good Faith Marriage to the Green Card Interview
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...
Be Prepared for Silence in your USCIS Interview
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...
Core requirements for SSDI benefits
Working professionals typically make regular contributions towards Social Security in Madison. Either their employers withhold funds from each of their checks, or they make estimated quarterly payments as self-employed professionals. Most people expect to make use of...
Estate planning tools for parents of a child with special needs
While estate planning is essential for any family, it can be even more of an urgent undertaking when a child with special needs is involved. Through various estate planning tools, parents of a child with a disability can plan for the long-term care and financial...
Bringing your family to the U.S.: Understanding visas and waivers
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...
What are the benefits of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers relief for those overwhelmed by debt. This process can provide a fresh start by discharging most types of unsecured debt, meaning that you would no longer legally required to pay them off if your case was successful. With that...
A specific feature of bankruptcy influences when people file
There are different types of bankruptcy that can help people in a variety of difficult personal situations. Chapter 12 bankruptcy, for example, is useful for those running a farm or ranch operation that has experienced a few bad seasons. Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help...
Do all applicants for SSDI benefits get rejected at first?
Despite widespread internet access making it easier than ever for people to learn about their rights and government programs, misinformation still seems to spread much more quickly than the truth. For example, people still tend to share a lot of inaccurate information...

