All Fiance Visa Resources USCIS Case Processing Times USCIS has a portal that displays case processing times for selected forms and locations so you can see how long it typically takes to process a claim and when to contact us with questions about your case. They update the case processing times on the website monthly…
Frequently Asked Questions About Working While Waiting for a Green Card Work Permit Basics While your application for a family-based green card (Form I-485) is processing, if you presently reside in the U.S. and want to work in the U.S., you may need a work permit first. If you reside overseas and are going through…
Where to get a replacement or substitute for your lost divorce papers? The U.S. government will require a divorce decree (sometimes referred to as a “divorce certificate”), a certificate of annulment, or a death certificate for each previous marriage if you have ever been married and want to apply for a green card based on…
Can DACA recipients get a marriage green card? If you are on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may qualify for your marriage-based green card. When a DACA holder was originally brought to the U.S. on a valid visa and marries a U.S. citizen, they…
IMBRA is meant to protect fiancé(e) and marriage visa applicants from abuse at the hands of a green card sponsor The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) was created to safeguard fiancé(e) and marriage-based green card applicants – especially women and children – against mistreatment by the sponsoring spouse. When submitting a marriage-based green card…
What are the Benefits of getting a U.S. Green Card? It is important to understand the advantages of having a U.S. green card vs the obligations of being a permanent resident in the United States. A U.S. green card permits a person to permanently reside and work in the United States. It is also the…
How do you immigrate from the UK to the US on a Fiancé or Spouse Visa Below is information on the fiancé and spouse visas, contact information for the U.S. embassy in the UK, and some additional information K-1 Fiance Visa Do you want to apply for a K-1 visa for your British fiancé? The…
A guide to USCIS fee waivers and reductions during your green card or naturalization What If I Can’t Afford the Filing Fees? US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may waive or reduce your green card fees or naturalization application fees if you are unable to pay them. Fee Reduction For the time being, there is…
Providing an accurate record of your current and previous jobs for your green card application What employment history is required for a green card application? Most of the Immigration Forms required throughout the marriage green card process ask for the employment history of the family member applying for a green card and the family member…
The current K-1 visa processing times are 12-18 months A K-1 fiancé visa processing time takes 12-18 months on average. Please note that the total visa processing timelines will also depend on the country you are applying from as there may be a delay between the time your application is approved by USCIS and the…