Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is used to either register for permanent legal residence in the United States or adjust to permanent resident status. Adjusting to permanent resident status simply means obtaining a green card (i.e. permanent legal residency) without having to return to your…

There is a range of individuals who may file Form I-485 based on several unique situations: Based on an Immigrant Petition – If your immigrant petition is approved and a visa number is immediately available or if you are filing Form I-485 with a special Petition that would make a…

Along with a fully completed and signed Form I-485, there is evidence that you must include to be considered for lawful permanent residency or to adjust your status. You can upload all required documentation within your SimpleCitizen account: Criminal History What you must submit will vary depending upon your previous…

Part of the green card process for family-based green card applications is filing the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is one of the most difficult forms to file in the Green Card application process. It can be difficult to understand why it exists, what USCIS…

Updated: January 2023 If you are filing the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) application, you will need to pay the government fees. You will submit these fees with the application when you mail it to USCIS. The amounts you will pay will vary based on your circumstances. This article explains how…

Both your petitioner (i.e. spouse or relative with lawful permanent status (a green card) or U.S. citizenship) and you will need to fill out form G-325A if you are filing Form I-130, but only you will need to do so if you’re adjusting permanent status via Form I-485. When you…

The presumption in law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for tourist visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that: The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for pleasure, or medical treatment; That they plan to remain for a specific time…

Applicants for visitor visas should generally apply at the American Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence. As part…

For a tourist visa, they are normally given a six-month visa, which can be extended in some cases for an additional six months. In this category of visa, the applicant’s spouse and children must independently qualify for the B-2 visa. Questions on visa application procedures and visa ineligibilities should be…

The presumption in law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for B-1 visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that: The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business; That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period; Evidence of…