Affidavit of Support

Key Points to Know

  • A parent green card allows the parents of U.S. citizens to live permanently in the United States, seek employment and other benefits!
  • Compared to other green cards and visas, the parent green card has a fast processing time due to it being considered an immediate-relative green card.
  • The I-130 processing time for an immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen is 13.5 to 15 months. For those within the U.S., the processing duration currently ranges from 13.5 to 20.5 months.

Affidavit of Support Articles

  • a parent and child smile at each other

    The Parent Green Card Guide | Document Checklist, Process, Interview

    Published on March 29, 2024

    If you want to make the U.S. feel more like home, bringing your parents vis-à-vis a parent green card can be the missing key! Assuming you meet the guidelines and requirements, it’s never been easier to bring your parents to the U.S. with VisaNation’s exclusive service. Get started today, and start the immigration process that…

  • How to sponsor an immigrant friend to the U.S. for 2023

    How to Sponsor an Immigrant | Friend or Family

    Published on November 14, 2023

    Whether it’s a friend or a family member, sponsoring an immigrant can be a life-changing move. The process may be difficult, but the ultimate reward—having your loved ones close by to enrich your life—makes every step worth it. Family-based green cards can be difficult to obtain, considering the immigration laws and the numerous forms required….

  • K-1 Visa Income Requirements

    K-1 Visa Income Requirements: a Complete Guide

    Published on October 31, 2022

    The K-1 visa is a nonimmigrant classification issued to a foreign national to travel to the U.S. for the purpose of getting married to his or her U.S. citizen fiancé(e). This fiancé(e) application is filed by the U.S. citizen on behalf of the foreign national, who must meet sponsorship requirements. On this page, you will…

  • F4 visa for siblings cover photo

    Navigating the F4 Visa: Sibling Green Card

    Published on September 24, 2022

    You grew up with them, they played with you, they teased you, they protected you, and in your eyes your siblings are immediate relatives. However, in the eyes of USCIS, a sibling green card falls under the family-based category and not the immediate relative category. Also known as the F4 visa, this family-based green card…

  • I-751 affidavit of support 2023

    Form I-751 Complete Guide: Affidavit, Instructions, Checklist

    Published on June 11, 2022

    Your conditional green card is close to expiring, so it’s time to move to a regular one. Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, is for conditional permanent residents who received their status via marriage and want to remove their permanent residency status conditions by converting it into a 10-year green card. Keep reading…

  • proof of u.s. domicile

    How to Show Proof of U.S. Domicile for Immigration

    Published on October 25, 2021

    Proof of U.S. domicile is one of the requirements for a successful  I-864 Affidavit of Support submission. If you are unable to provide proof of U.S. domicile, you may be rejected as a petitioner. In this post, we’ll explore examples of proof of U.S. domicile and the documents required to establish proof of domicile. Showing…

  • k-1 visa benefits

    K-1 Visa Benefits

    Published on February 15, 2021

    The 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…

  • Obtaining Citizenship Through Marriage

    Obtaining Citizenship Via Marriage

    Published on July 03, 2020

    As a foreign national, there are two steps to achieving U.S. citizenship through marriage. You must first become a lawful permanent resident, otherwise known as a green card holder. Once that is achieved, you can then apply for naturalization to become a U.S. citizen. If you are already in the United States as a green…