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.
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 Basics: Do USCIS Officials Look at My Social Media Accounts?
USCIS officials will no longer routinely review your social media accounts during green card petitions, thanks to recent policy changes. Learn about this evolving practice and how to protect your immigration case.
Green Card Renewal Processing Times [2022]
Green cards expire every 10 years and must be renewed to maintain your permanent resident status.
How to Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Green Card
Losing your green card can be stressful, but you retain all rights as a permanent resident. Learn the step-by-step process to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card.
Can a DUI Affect My Green Card Application?
A DUI conviction can significantly impact your green card application depending on the circumstances and jurisdiction. At Tingen Law, we help immigrants understand how criminal charges affect their immigration status.
Do I Need to Renew My Green Card?
Your green card requires periodic renewal to remain valid. Most green card holders must renew every 10 years, while conditional green card holders must renew after just 2 years.
How to Prepare for your Green Card Medical Exam
Preparing for your Green Card medical exam requires seeing a USCIS-approved physician who will conduct specific tests, review your medical history, and perform non-invasive procedures.
Will I Lose My Green Card If My Parent Gets a Divorce?
Parental divorce can complicate a child's immigration status, especially when permanent residency depends on a parent's marriage-based green card.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Family-Based Green Card?
Family-based green cards involve filing fees, legal costs, and documentation expenses. Tingen Law breaks down what you'll actually pay for the entire process.
Do I Need a Medical Exam to Get a Green Card?
A medical examination is required for green card adjustment of status to prove you're not inadmissible under U.S. immigration law.
Will I Lose My Green Card If I Get A Divorce?
Divorce within two years of obtaining a green card through marriage can result in removal of permanent resident status.