Income Requirements for a Family based Green Card
Income Requirements: Getting a family based green card is a significant milestone, and one of the critical components of the process involves meeting the income requirements. This ensures that the green card applicant won’t become a “public charge” (meaning someone dependent on government assistance) and that you have the financial means to support them. Navigating the income thresholds can feel tricky—especially when juggling immigration forms and regulations—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Consular Processing: What You Need to Know
Consular Processing: So, you’ve tied the knot with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and now you’re thinking, “How do I get that shiny green card and start my new adventure in the U.S.?” Well, if you’re living outside the U.S., consular processing is your go-to route. This might sound like a complex legal dance, but don’t worry, I’m here to break it down—kind of like that friend who reads the IKEA instructions for you while you hold the hammer.
Form I-485: Adjusting Your Status to get a Green Card
Form I-485, lets dive in to the topic. If you’re applying for a marriage-based green card, then Form I-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status) is the crucial step that officially starts your journey to U.S. permanent residency. The I-485 form allows foreign spouses living in the U.S. to “adjust” their status to that of a lawful permanent resident without leaving the country.
Filing a Joint Green Card and Work Permit Application: Everything You Need to Know
Green Card and Work Permit Application Filing, lets get into it. You’ve taken the first big step whether it’s tying the knot with your spouse or finalizing your green card application and now you’re wondering how you can work while awaiting a decision in your green card application. Well, here’s some good news: you can file for a work permit at the same time you submit your green card application! Let’s walk through how filing both together can save you time and what you need to know about the process.
Marriage Green Card Interview : What To Expect
Marriage Green Card Interview can feel like the final hurdle in your immigration journey, but don’t worry it’s not designed to trick you or catch you off guard. It’s simply a way for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to confirm that your marriage is genuine, or “bona fide,” as they call it in immigration law. (For more details on proving a bona fide marriage, check out our previous article on [how to confirm your marriage is real
Green Card Application : How to Prove a Bona-Fide Marriage
Green Card Application: When applying for a marriage-based green card, one of the most important elements you’ll need to prove is that your marriage is genuine or, as immigration law refers to it, a “bona fide marriage.” But how do you prove that your marriage isn’t just about the green card, but about the love, the life, and maybe even the Netflix password you now share? Essentially, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wants to ensure that your marriage wasn’t entered to obtain a green card.
Your Guide to Marriage Green Card in the U.S.
A marriage-based green card allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to live and work in the U.S. as a permanent resident. In other words, you can finally stay in the U.S. without worrying about not being in lawful immigration status, work restrictions, or the looming expiration of your stay. And if you’re dreaming of becoming a U.S. citizen, you’re already on the right track—after three or five years of holding your green card, you can apply for citizenship.
Green Card Expired: Applying for Naturalization
Green Card expiration doesn’t strip you of your permanent residency in the U.S. While it might pose inconveniences for travel or employment verification, your path to citizenship remains open. You can still apply for naturalization with an expired Green Card. Immigration law doesn’t require a current Green Card to establish eligibility for citizenship, ensuring that […]
Avoiding Scams and Frauds in the Diversity Visa Lottery Process
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery is a fantastic opportunity for individuals from underrepresented countries to apply for a U.S. green card. However, this opportunity also attracts scammers and fraudsters looking to exploit hopeful immigrants. At AKN Immigration, we want to help you navigate the process safely and successfully. This guide will provide the information you need to avoid scams and fraud in the DV Lottery process.
