Applying for a U.S. Green Card is a major step—and one of the first questions most people ask is: how much does a Green Card cost? The answer depends on how you apply, which forms you file, and what additional services you may need along the way. In this guide,
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin. This monthly update sets out when immigrant visa applicants may move forward toward U.S. permanent residency. For thousands of applicants waiting in family-based and employment-based categories, the Visa Bulletin is the single most important document. It shows
A clear, step-by-step guide to help asylees apply for a Green Card.
Many immigrants are confused about Form N-400 and Form N-600 because both forms are related to U.S. citizenship. However, these two forms are used for very different purposes. Understanding the difference is important. Filing the wrong form can lead to denial, lost fees, and long delays. The main difference between
Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that administers the country’s naturalization and immigration system. Some of the services include processing immigrant visa petitions, naturalization applications, asylum applications, applications for adjustment of status, and refugee applications. It also
Introduction There are 85,000 visas available for the H-1B program each fiscal year! For certain specialty occupations, US-based employers and companies can sponsor and temporarily employ foreign workers, bringing them to the US on an H-1B Visa. Like many other visas, there is a specific annual limit on the number
Introduction Planning to travel to Europe this summer? Learn about the ETIAS travel requirement and how it can impact your travel plans. Having a US passport allows visa-free travel to many European countries. However, now you must apply for travel authorization from the ETIAS before visiting. With this short guide,
Introduction Applying for a K-1 visa is a significant milestone for couples planning to build their lives together in the United States. Known as the fiancé(e) visa, it allows a foreign national to travel to the U.S. to marry their U.S. citizen fiancé(e). While the process can be lengthy and
Introduction For marriage-based green cards and other family members’ green cards, the role of the sponsor is very important, as they take the financial responsibility of the beneficiary, and they ensure that the applicant will not become a burden on the US government after entering the United States. There are
Introduction Filing your green card application to become a lawful permanent resident of the US is a significant milestone in every immigrant’s journey. For many, this process presents new challenges, along with the opportunity to work and reside in the US while maintaining a permanent resident status. If you plan
