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The latest green card waiting lists as of February 2025 The U.S. Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for February 2025. This monthly update is important if you’re waiting for a green card because it shows how long you might have to wait. In February, there were incremental changes to wait times for employment-based […]

Visa Bulletin for August 2023 The latest green card waiting lists as of August 2023 The U.S. Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for August 2023. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward. If you don’t know what a […]

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card Understanding the green card replacement fee, form, and timeline How to replace a green card To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card, you need to fill out Form I-90 (officially called the “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card”), provide supporting documentation, and, if required, […]

How to Check Your Green Card Application Status All the possible ways to find out where you are in the green card process How can I track my green card status? You can check the status of your green card application in several ways: Online By mail By email In person By phone Your options […]

Biometrics Appointment What to expect when you get your fingerprints and photograph taken Biometrics Appointment Overview As part of applying for a green card, you’re required to attend a biometrics appointment. What should you expect? First of all, don’t be intimidated by the word “biometrics!" During this appointment, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will simply […]

You Can Now Reschedule Your Biometrics Appointment Online Previously, applicants had to call the USCIS Contact Center to change the date and time U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that applicants can now reschedule their biometrics appointment online. Previously, applicants had to call the USCIS Contact Center to request a new date and […]

How to Obtain a Marriage License Getting married soon? Here are some helpful tips on how to obtain your marriage license Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! With this exciting life event comes some logistical planning, like where and how to obtain a marriage license. In this guide, we’ll cover: Marriage License Basics A marriage license […]

Can I Travel Abroad While My Adjustment of Status Application Is Pending? Find out why it's generally not a good idea to travel while your green card application is processing If you’ve applied for a green card via the adjustment of status process, you may be wondering if you’re permitted to travel outside the U.S. […]

How to Find Support During the Marriage Green Card Process How to find help online and in real life for your immigration journey Applying for a marriage-based green card can be a long and difficult journey, both emotionally and logistically. It requires couples to navigate complex legal requirements and financial considerations, as well as manage […]

Diversity Visa Lottery Winners 2024 Here's how to check your diversity visa status and what to do next if you've been selected The U.S. Department of State has announced the winners for the 2024 Diversity Visa lottery. Out of the millions who entered last year’s lottery, 55,000 applicants have been selected to apply for permanent […]