If you are reading this, chances are you are an American who fell in love with a Brit, or a Brit who fell in love with an American. This post will focus on couples who plan to get married and settle in the United States, and wish for the British citizen to obtain permanent residency in the US with a green card. If you are looking to settle in the UK, you will need to contact a UK based attorney.
Read More »Green Card Application Fees to Skyrocket Under New Proposal
The USCIS fee hike, for nearly all immigration applications, could go into effect in early 2024 UPDATE: The public comment period for USCIS’ proposed fee increase ended on March 13, 2023. Update as of January 22, 2024 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is on the cusp of implementing significant changes to its […]
Read More »How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card
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, […]
Read More »How to Check Your Green Card Application Status
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 […]
Read More »How to Register to Vote As a New U.S. Citizen
Learn about the voter registration process Congrats on your citizenship! If you'll be 18 before Election Day, you have the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections. This is your chance to influence the leadership in your community — and in the United States as a whole. In this article, we’ll walk you […]
Read More »Marriage Green Cards, Explained
How to get a green card through marriage Green Card (Marriage) Congratulations on your marriage! If you and your spouse plan to live permanently together in the United States, the next big thing on your mind may be applying for a marriage green card. Not sure if you qualify to apply? Start by checking your […]
Read More »Preparing for the Green Card Interview
How to successfully navigate your USCIS or NVC interview What to Expect in the Green Card Interview The last step of the marriage green card process is the interview, which is scheduled by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if the spouse seeking a green card lives in the United States and by the National […]
Read More »The Marriage Green Card Interview, Explained
How to prepare for a successful green card interview What is the marriage green card interview? The final step in the marriage green card process is the interview. The interviewing officer’s primary goal is to assess the authenticity of the marriage. Questions can focus on the history of the couple’s relationship, their daily activities as […]
Read More »Green Card Sponsor Income Requirements
How to meet the U.S. government's financial sponsorship requirements The most common minimum annual income required to sponsor a spouse or family member for a green card is $21,775. This assumes that the sponsor — the U.S. citizen or current green card holder — is not in active military duty and is sponsoring only one […]
Read More »Completing Your Employment History on a Green Card Application
How to provide an accurate record of your current and previous jobs What employment history is required for a green card application? When you apply for a green card through marriage or a family member, the U.S. government will want to know where you’ve worked for the past five years. If you’re applying from abroad, […]
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