Green Cards for Parents and Children of U.S. Citizens | Tingen Law
Want to bring your mom, dad or child to the U.S.? See who you can petition for, who has to wait and for how long, what it costs, and the issues that slow families down.
Marriage Green Card: Married to a U.S. Citizen? | Tingen Law
Marriage to a U.S. citizen typically qualifies you as an "immediate relative," meaning no visa waiting period applies. However, your current location and how you entered the U.S.
K-1 Visa Guide: What to Do After Getting Engaged to an Immigrant
Congratulations on your engagement! When marrying an immigrant, understanding the right immigration pathway is crucial.
Who Can Apply for a Family-Based Green Card?
Family-based green cards allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor qualifying relatives for permanent residency.
Family-Based Immigration Waivers: What You Need to Know
Discover how family-based immigration waivers can help overcome barriers to your green card. Learn when waivers apply and why expert legal guidance is essential for your case.
Military Parole in Place: Immigration for U.S. Military Families
U.S. military families face unique immigration challenges, and Military Parole in Place (PIP) offers special protections for undocumented spouses, parents, and children of service members.
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Which Green Card Path Is Right for You?
Applying for a green card? You have two main paths: Adjustment of Status (AOS) from within the U.S., or consular processing through a U.S. embassy abroad.
How to Get a Green Card for a Son Over 21: A Parent’s Guide
As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may sponsor your adult son for a green card, but eligibility depends on your immigration status, his marital status, and other key factors.
Filing a Green Card for Parents: Step by Step
Sponsoring a parent for a Green Card is a two-step process: filing a petition (Form I-130) to establish the parent-child relationship, and submitting a Green Card application through adjustment of status or consular processing.
How Long does Adjustment of Status Take?
The Adjustment of Status process allows you to apply for lawful permanent residency without leaving the U.S.
What is Adjustment of Status Immigration
Adjustment of Status allows eligible immigrants already in the U.S. to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country.
Green Card Renewal Update: USCIS Extends Validity to 36 Months
USCIS has extended expired green card validity to 36 months for Form I-90 filers as of September 2024. Learn how this policy update reduces processing delays and protects your lawful permanent resident status.