Updated: October 1, 2021 What is a “Request for Evidence?” You got the dreaded Request for Initial Evidence from USCIS. What does getting a letter of Request for Evidence mean? The letter means USCIS needs a little more information to process your application. RFEs are serious and must be responded…

Self Employed Sponsor and Form I-864 What you need to know about having a Self Employed Sponsor and the Form I-864. One of the requirements to get a green card is having a financial sponsor file the I-864, Affidavit of Support. This USCIS form is basically a contract between the…

When applying for a Green card, an applicant also has the opportunity to apply for Travel Authorization by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. When filed along with the green card, this travel authorization–commonly also called “Advance Parole”–may take between 9-12 months, on average, to be adjudicated by USCIS….

Every year more than 1 million people apply to get a green card in the United States. This is an important moment in each one of these families lives, and for many, it is their first step towards citizenship in the United States. All of those green card applications mean…

If you are from Canada and you are trying to get your green card you will need a specific copy of your birth certificate. You may be asking, “Which birth certificate will the USCIS accept for Canadian citizens?” or “Where to I get a copy of my Canadian birth certificate…

There is a difference between citizens and lawful permanent residents (meaning residents with green cards) when it comes to whom you may file Form I-130 for. If you are a United States citizen you may file Form I-130 for numerous relatives, including:   Your spouse   Your unmarried child under age 21…

Updated: March 19, 2020 Once you have filled out all necessary fields on Form I-130 and answered each question to the best of your ability you must find and attach supporting documentation. The purpose of the documentation is to prove that you and your family member are related. You can…

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is used to establish a relationship between you, a citizen or lawful permanent resident (i.e. green card holder) of the United States, and a relative who wants to immigrate to America. This is the first step in a two-part immigration process for individuals looking…

Filing Form I-130 costs $535 and it can be paid with a check or money order. No matter how you pay, the following two guidelines must be followed: The payment must come from a bank or financial institution in the United States and be payable in U.S. dollars. The payment…

Once you have filled out Form I-130 and gathered all supporting documentation, you’re ready to send it in! But where you send the form is different depending on where you live. USCIS Phoenix Lockbox Facility If you live in any of the following states or territories, you will send your…