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https://d1q9fbkwhm71k2.cloudfront.net/FR/Blog/Commonimmigrationmistakes/Mistake4::IncludingtheWrongUSCISFilingFee.mp4 Including the Wrong Fee Hello, my name is Hana Boston and I’m an immigration attorney at FileRight.com. Today I’m going to talk about one common mistake many people make when preparing their immigration application — getting the fee wrong. Just like a forgotten signature, submitting an incorrect fee with your

U.S. citizens and green card holders are allowed to petition different relatives. But if you’re considering petitioning a relative for a green card, the process can be daunting. While there are a few ways to get a green card, petitioning a relative typically involves filing USCIS Form I-130. Form I-130, Petition

Getting a green card through marriage will cost time and money. The actual dollar amount you have to pay will depend on your filing category and whether or not both spouses live in the United States. Your filing category will also affect the timeframe of your green card application. For

Thousands of couples get married each year and begin their journey toward citizenship in the United States. For a lot of them, it’s the beginning of brand-new life in America. For others, getting a green card after marriage is another step on their path to citizenship.  Like a lot of

It can be nerve-racking when you discover that your vital immigration papers are missing, destroyed, or need to be updated after you change your name. To account for wait times when replacing your original document, you’re going to need to file Form N-565 as soon as possible. Form N-565 processing times fluctuate

You’ve learned you’re an American citizen based on your mother or father’s citizenship, and now you’re likely anxious to get your certificate as soon as possible. Though, unfortunately, your Form N-600 won’t be processed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) overnight. It takes time for your Application for

As an immigrant living in the United States, one of your top priorities is figuring out how to support yourself and your family financially. If you’re in America on a worker visa, you’ve already got that covered. However, if you don’t have a work visa or a work permit, U.S. employers

Filing for a change in immigration status can present many difficulties. Even if you are eligible for obtaining your green card or becoming a U.S. citizen, the process can be extremely confusing. You need to obtain all the right forms and fill them out without making any mistakes or overlooking

Most green cards are granted permanently and must be renewed every 10 years. A conditional green card, however, is a temporary two-year resident status issued to immigrants who: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes your status conditional because they want to make sure you didn’t get married to

When applying for your permanent resident card, commonly known as a green card, you need to submit a photo. Government-issued identification cards have strict requirements for the photo you can use. If you take the picture yourself, it will likely be rejected. The U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply for