Mistakes to avoid when you are in the US on a B1/B2 visitor visa and applying for adjustment of status based on marriage to a US Citizen or a Green Card holder.

Obtaining a Green Card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder. Ensure the success of your application by demonstrating the authenticity of your marriage to your US Citizen or Permanent Resident spouse.

The options available to unmarried binational couples depend on the foreign partner's entry and residence history in the U.S. Some may be able to adjust their status within the States, while others need to pursue consular processing or fiancé visa, often involving waivers for overstays or unauthorized entries.

The I-94 overstay and staying beyond this period—filing for Adjustment of Status (From I-485) based on marriage to a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Should you maintain your H-1B during the marriage-based Adjustment of Status? Learn how to keep safe while applying for Adjustment of Status based on marriage to a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

H-1B professionals do not require Advance Parole to travel abroad while an adjustment application is pending based on marriage to a US CItizen or a Green Card holder. They can re-enter the U.S. with a valid H-1B visa without jeopardizing their status.

Proxy marriages are valid in only a few states in the US but they raise questions. Are proxy marriages legal for immigration purposes before USCIS?

Departing the U.S. before an Advance Parole document is granted will result in the abandonment and automatic denial of the pending I-131 application if you have a marriage-based Adjustment of Status pending unless you have a valid H-1B stamp.

Avoid red flags when you sponsor a second or subsequent spouse or your new spouse was previously sponsored by an ex-spouse whom they have divorced.

How to file an Adjustment of Status I-485 safely when you entered the US with an ESTA Visa Waiver and how to navigate the 90-day rule.

ESTA Visa Waiver holders should be aware of the implications of the 90-day rule for Adjustment of Status I-485 applications. Learn how to apply for Adjustment of Status I-485 within the 90-day period and avoid the presumption of preconceived intent to immigrate, and avoid denial of your Green Card case.

Options when you overstay your I94 as a B2 visitor visa holder and marry a U.S. citizen. How can you adjust your status via Form I-485 and obtain a Green Card safely?

When should you hire an Immigration lawyer to represent you for an Adjustment of Status I-485 case based on marriage to a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident?

How to respond to USCIS Request for Evidence RFE, Notice of Intent to Deny for Adjustment of Status I-485 marriage cases successfully and get your Green Card.

Visiting your fiance in the US on a visitor B2 visa or an ESTA without raising immigrant intent issues. Avoid trouble with CBP at the airport.

Top 10 Documents to Prove the Authenticity of Your Marriage to USCIS for a Successful Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status I-485 Application with a Visitor Visa or an ESTA. USCIS scrutinizes these applications to ensure that marriages are genuine and not merely for immigration benefits. To prove the authenticity of your marriage, you'll need to submit a comprehensive set of documents.

When is the best or safest time to marry and apply for a green card as a B2 Visitor or ESTA visa waiver entrant when you are thinking about marriage to your US citizen or a permanent resident fiance soon?

When a Green Card holder becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, they gain the privilege of sponsoring certain family members for immigration benefits. However, it may come as a surprise that even though a child of the U.S. citizen petitioner was included in an earlier petition as a Green Card holder, a separate immigrant visa petition must be filed for each child. In this article, we will explore the reasons why a child is not automatically included as a derivative in their parent's immediate relative petition (IR petition) after the petitioner naturalizes. By understanding the underlying principles and legal requirements, you will gain clarity on the process and why individual petitions are necessary.

The CR1 visa is for spouses of U.S. citizens married for less than two years at the time of entering the United States, granting conditional permanent residence status for two years. The IR1 visa is for spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married for two years or more at the time of entering the United States.

You have finally obtained your green card after months, if not years, of waiting. While you may be ecstatic with your new status as a permanent resident, you may be wondering what's next. Here are some useful hints, such as how to keep your green card status and how to prepare for your naturalization application in the future.