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.
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.
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.
A Quick Guide to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is required for most family and employment-based immigrant petitions to demonstrate adequate financial support.
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.
What is a Green Card Priority Date?
Your green card priority date is your official spot in line for U.S. permanent residency. Understanding this critical date can help ensure your application stays on track through the immigration process.
Marriage-Based Green Cards for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for marriage-based green cards with their spouse serving as the sponsor.
Military Service and Fiancé Visas: What you Need to Know
Military service members can sponsor their foreign-born spouses or fiancés for U.S. permanent residence through Forms I-130 or I-129F.
What is the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)?
The Child Status Protection Act of 2002 allows children of immigrants to maintain their "child" status past age 21 under certain circumstances.