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.
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.
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.
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.
Who Can Apply for a Green Card?
Discover the multiple pathways to obtaining a U.S. green card as your first step toward citizenship. Learn which family-based options may qualify you, including immediate relative sponsorship with no wait times.
Do My Children Become Citizens When I Naturalize?
When you naturalize as a U.S. citizen, your children may automatically become citizens too—but it depends on their age and immigration status.
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.
The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act
The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 protects vulnerable immigrants entering the U.S. through marriage or engagement from domestic violence and abuse.