Family Based Immigration Articles
-
Everything You Wanted to Know About Form I-824 | Filing Tips, Fees & Processing Time
Published on July 22, 2021Did you lose or misplace an approval notice from USCIS? While your first reaction might be to panic, there is a way to still satisfy your immigration case requirements by filing Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. The fundamental purpose of Form I-824 is to request “further action on a previously…
-
I-864 Affidavit of Support | Immigration Form Complete Guide
Published on July 19, 2021The rhetoric around immigrants coming to the U.S. and being a burden on the system is one that has been around since the beginning of immigration in this country. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is essentially a contract between a U.S.-based sponsor and the U.S. government where the sponsor promises that won’t happen. By following…
-
Complete Guide to Form I-912 Request for Fee Waiver
Published on July 12, 2021Filing fees can quickly add up throughout the immigration process and for those facing financial hardships it can often be an impediment to coming to the United States altogether. Fortunately, there is a way to circumvent some of the service fees if you qualify based on USCIS’ requirements. The I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, is…
-
K-1 Visa Benefits
Published on February 15, 2021The K-1 visa, more commonly referred to as the fiancé(e) visa, permits a U.S. citizen’s fiancé(e) to enter into the country for the purpose of marrying them within 90 days of stepping foot on U.S. soil. There are many K-1 visa benefits, which we’ll explore extensively in this post. Some of the K-1 visa benefits…
-
Immigration Reference Letter for A Family Member | Process and Tips
Published on December 18, 2020Have you been asked to write an immigration reference letter for a family member or wondering if you need one to help your relative’s case? This question comes up sometimes, and it can be challenging to know how to best craft this letter so an immigration judge will rule favorably on your family member’s case….
-
The Parent Green Card Guide | Document Checklist, Process, Interview
Published on August 18, 2020The U.S. may be where you live, but often your home will always be wherever your parents live. If you want to make the U.S. feel more like home, this parent green card guide will get you closer to nostalgic meals, loving embraces, unsolicited life advice, comments about your friends, and all the other things…
-
Green Card Consular Processing Benefits & Steps
Published on August 10, 2020Consular processing is a method by which a beneficiary of an approved family-based, employment-based or other immigration petition can apply for a visa through a U.S. Department of State consulate office abroad. There are many benefits when it comes to green card consular processing. However, you must first determine if you fit into an eligible…
-
Family-Based Green Card Filing Fees 2020
Published on August 03, 2020Every family-based green card application process starts by filing forms such as the I-130, I-485, and DS-260, depending on the location of the green card application beneficiary. Each of these application forms has its own filing fees. In addition, there are other expenses, such as immigration medical exam fees, biometric service fees, and many more….
