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.
Immigration 101
Understand the basics of immigration, including visas, green cards, citizenship, and key processes for starting your journey.
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
Asylum, Explained
July 21, 2025Seeking asylum in the U.S.? Get clear guidance on who’s eligible, how to apply, and what legal protections you gain.
Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees
July 21, 2025Learn the 2025 USCIS filing fees for green cards, K-1 fiancé visas, and U.S. citizenship. See updated timelines, fee waiver options, and how to avoid future increases.
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.
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Explained
January 17, 2025Learn about the EOIR, its role in U.S. immigration courts, and how it impacts immigration cases, asylum, and appeals.
Form I-485, Explained
March 4, 2025The next step in the family-based green card process after submitting Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is to submit Form I-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status). In the context of a marriage green card, the main purpose of the I-485… View Article
Form I-766: Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card), Explained
July 23, 2025Green Card Vs. Visa: What’s the Difference?
November 5, 2020If you’ve been looking to travel to or move to the United States, then you may be wondering what the difference is between a “green card” and “visa.” There is some overlap — green card holders usually enter the country… View Article
How to Read the Visa Bulletin to Find Your Priority Date
June 9, 2023If you or your family member is a green card holder and you’re planning on applying for a green card, you’ve probably heard about the Visa Bulletin.The visa bulletin is issued every month by the Department of State. It shows… View Article