Family-based green cards allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor qualifying relatives for permanent residency. Learn who qualifies, how the process works, and what to expect from Tingen Law's comprehensive
Discover how family-based immigration waivers can help overcome barriers to your green card. Learn when waivers apply and why expert legal guidance is essential for your case.
As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may sponsor your adult son for a green card, but eligibility depends on your immigration status, his marital status, and other key factors. This guide breaks down the petition
Sponsoring a parent for a Green Card is a two-step process: filing a petition (Form I-130) to establish the parent-child relationship, and submitting a Green Card application through adjustment of status or consular proc
Adjustment of Status allows eligible immigrants already in the U.S. to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country. Tingen Law can help you determine eligibility and navigate this alternative to consular pr
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is required for most family and employment-based immigrant petitions to demonstrate adequate financial support. While relatively straightforward to complete, the form has several pitfalls
Family-based green cards involve filing fees, legal costs, and documentation expenses. Tingen Law breaks down what you'll actually pay for the entire process.
Your green card priority date is your official spot in line for U.S. permanent residency. Understanding this critical date can help ensure your application stays on track through the immigration process.
Spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for marriage-based green cards with their spouse serving as the sponsor. After three years of permanent residency, you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalizati
Military service members can sponsor their foreign-born spouses or fiancés for U.S. permanent residence through Forms I-130 or I-129F. While deployments and scheduling conflicts require special planning, Tingen Law can g
The Child Status Protection Act of 2002 allows children of immigrants to maintain their "child" status past age 21 under certain circumstances. CSPA prevents immigrants from "aging out" while waiting for USCIS to process
