Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
March 6, 2025The right green card process to follow depends on where the applicant lives. Learn when you can choose between adjustment of status and consular processing.
Green Cards
Learn about green cards, from eligibility and application steps to renewal and adjustment of status for permanent residency in the U.S.
Alien Registration Number, Explained
October 25, 2021After your initial application for a green card, you’ll be asked to provide your Alien Registration Number (also called an “A-number,” “A#,” or “USCIS number”) on any forms or petitions you file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). So… View Article
Biometrics Appointment
July 7, 2024As part of applying for a green card, you’re required to attend a biometrics appointment. What should you expect?First of all, don’t be intimidated by the word “biometrics!” During this appointment, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will simply record your… View Article
Can I Expedite My Marriage Green Card?
October 18, 2024Is your marriage green card application taking a long time? Learn what steps to take to expedite or speed up the process.
Can I Sponsor My Undocumented Spouse’s Green Card?
March 6, 2023Family reunification has traditionally been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, with a major emphasis on allowing immediate relatives — defined in immigration law as spouses, minor children, and parents of U.S. citizens — to live together in the United… View Article
Can I Work While My Green Card Application Is Pending?
February 7, 2023If you currently live in the United States and want to work for a U.S. employer while your family-based green card application (Form I-485) is pending, you will need a work permit first. You may not apply for a work… View Article
Checklist of Hard-To-Find Marriage Green Card Documents to Start Gathering Now
March 6, 2025Get a head start on gathering these required documents when applying for a marriage green card.
Completing Your Address History on a Green Card Application
April 24, 2023What address history is required for a green card application?When applying for a family-based or marriage-based green card, you’ll need to provide your address history for the past five years to the U.S. government. If you’re applying from abroad, you’ll… View Article
Completing Your Employment History on a Green Card Application
April 24, 2023What employment history is required for a green card application?When you apply for a green card through marriage or a family member, the U.S. government will want to know where you’ve worked for the past five years. If you’re applying… View Article
Consular Processing, Explained
December 4, 2024Consular processing is the application process for a U.S. green card when applying from outside of the United States.The application process for a green card varies depending on whether you’re already in the United States, or still in your home… View Article