Green Card Application

The medical exam is required for everyone applying for a green card. This article explains how to prepare for the exam and submit the Form I-693.

If you're like most applicants, you're probably wondering "Can I work while my application is processing". The answer is yes, you can work, but you need to meet a few requirements before you go and apply for that job.

Applicant Supporting Documents Here is a list of the documents the Applicant/Immigrant should provide as part of the green card...

The adjustment of status interview is an exciting and significant step in obtaining lawful permanent residence status. Follow the steps in this guide, and you should be just fine. Good luck!

Originally, green cards didn’t come with expiration dates, but in 1989 the U.S. changed the law. Now all green cards expire after 10 years, at which point lawful permanent residents have to renew their cards. Here's a guide on how to renew your green card.

Since the birth of this nation, marriage was a right reserved for heterosexual couples. Gay couples, no matter their love...

The biometrics appointment sounds technical and is often intimidating for people, but it’s nothing to worry about! In order to...

Getting a Green Card means you have been authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. This article explains the different ways to apply.

Thinking of making the United States your home? You’ll need a green card. Although the process can be rather long...

Updated: March 31, 2020 “Consular processing” is the term used when applying for an immigrant visa from outside the U.S....

First of all, don’t panic. You can notify the police department in the jurisdiction where you lost your card to...

Learn about the requirements for sponsoring a green card applicant here.

So you’ve submitted your Form I-131 and are ready to travel outside of the United States. But where exactly can...

To many hopeful immigrants around the world, the Green Card Lottery is the “golden ticket” for entry into the United...

You need to submit the Form I-131 when you are applying for: a Reentry Permit, a Refugee Travel Document, or...

Congratulations on submitting your I-485, Adjustment of Status application! While waiting to hear back from USCIS about the status of...

Applicant or Immigrant Documents Here is a list of the documents the Applicant/Immigrant should provide as part of the green...

Updated: March 5, 2020 Once you’ve mailed your application, it can take 2-3 weeks until the USCIS accepts your application...