A US citizen or lawful permanent resident may sponsor their spouse for a US green card. The beneficiary spouse can be located both in the United States and outside the country, writes Caribbean Life. 1. Incomplete Forms There are standard forms that must be completed when…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed the green card application process. Now, Form I-693 (Medical Examination and Vaccination Report) must be filed at the same time as the green card application (Form I-485). If the green card application is filed without Form I-693, USCIS may…
While green cards have enabled hundreds of thousands of people around the world to achieve their American dream, countless others have been disappointed and had their visas revoked. There are key reasons for green card denials, Economic Times reports. To…
There are still a few days left to apply for the green card lottery. Russian-speaking readers told Tinkoff about their experience of participating in the lottery: how many times they applied, whether they managed to get a green card, how much effort and time it took…
The average processing time for a green card application for permanent residence in the United States is about 18 months. That is, it can take more than a year to obtain it, which is quite a long time. But there are places where you can get a green card faster, the site writes…
If you intend to enter or return to the United States soon, even if you are a United States citizen, it is worth reviewing your rights. Can officers detain you at the airport or other border control points? Can they view the contents of your ...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded its criteria for certifying the qualifications of individuals with extraordinary ability. Now, people with international recognition in the fields of science, art, education, business, or sports will be able to more easily obtain a green card, Forbes writes. EB-1 is one of the categories…
On June 18, the Joe Biden administration announced a program that would provide an easier path to legal status for undocumented immigrants. This step will allow spouses and children of US citizens living in the States illegally to apply for “permission to remain” (parole in place), after which...
45th President Donald Trump said in an interview published June 20 that he plans to automatically grant green cards to foreign students who graduate from colleges in the United States. This statement contrasts sharply with his usual anti-immigrant rhetoric, writes Voice of America. In the All-In podcast, dedicated to business issues...
The Biden administration on June 18 announced a program that will allow some spouses and children of undocumented U.S. citizens to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. Such a radical step could provide protection from deportation to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants, CNN reports. This is the solution...