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Evidence to Support a Family or Marriage Petition for a Green Card in the United States

Evidence to Support a Family or Marriage Petition for a Green Card in the United States

Applying for a family-based green card in the United States requires proving a “bona fide” relationship between the petitioner (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and the beneficiary (the foreign national). 
Whether it’s a marriage-based or family petition, the evidence you provide plays a crucial role in establishing the legitimacy of your relationship. 

Your family visa interview: What to expect and how to prepare

Your family visa interview: What to expect and how to prepare

The interview is one of the final steps in the family visa petition process. It’s also the step that frequently generates the most anxiety for the beneficiaries. Questions can be related to your residential history, family history, immigration history, legal issues, educational history, medical history, work history, and of course, about the relationship with your qualifying family member.

Lessons from an immigrant’s life

Lessons from an immigrant’s life

We have heard the story of many immigrants through the years. Every case, every history is unique. Immigration is a journey full of life-lasting lessons, not without a cost for those who achieve their goal. 

5 reasons why you could get denied a family visa request

5 reasons why you could get denied a family visa request

When someone gets their legal status, be it residency or citizenship, this creates an opportunity to request visas for some family members to come to the United States or to fix their immigration status if they are already in the country. Check our article on family...

An Immigrant’s Child

An Immigrant’s Child

Although children of immigrants may not face the same struggles as their parents, they have a different set of challenges to face. Every immigrant has a different story; the same goes for their children.

Family petitions: options & considerations

Family petitions: options & considerations

Many immigrants arrive alone, hoping to bring their loved ones when they are financially stable and have legal status. Family petitions are a great opportunity to bring their family to live with them.

The Wait: Why are immigration processes taking so long?

The Wait: Why are immigration processes taking so long?

Why are immigration processes taking so long? Have you seen cases similar to yours resolved before your case? Many things have changed during recent years affecting processing times for most immigration cases and limiting the options immigrants have to obtain legal...

Is naturalization the next step in your journey?

Is naturalization the next step in your journey?

(Last update: Jun 26, 2024) Do you already have 3 to 5 years as a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)? Now may be a good time to review the requirements for naturalization.  If you meet all the requisites, you could go ahead and start with the application,...

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