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Getting Started

U.S. Immigration Basics
Green Cards, Explained
Citizenship, Explained
The Visa Bulletin
Family-Based Immigration
Find Out Which Visa is Best for You

Family-Based Immigration

AB 540 Affidavit, Explained
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
Can I Expedite My Marriage Green Card?
Can I Sponsor My Undocumented Spouse’s Green Card?
Can I Travel Abroad While My Adjustment of Status Application Is Pending?
Can I Visit My Fiancé in the United States?
Can I Visit My Spouse in the United States While Waiting for My Green Card?
Can I Work While My Green Card Application Is Pending?
Checklist of Hard-To-Find Marriage Green Card Documents to Start Gathering Now
Complete Guide to Family-Based Immigration
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Employment-Based Immigration

Can I Work While My Green Card Application Is Pending?
E-2 Visa, Explained
EB-1 Visa, Explained
F-1 to H-1B Transition Guide
Form I-134, Explained
Form I-765 and the Work Permit, (EAD card) Explained
Form I-829, Explained
From H-1B to Marriage Green Card: A Guide to Changing Your Status
H-1B Occupation List
H-2B Visa, Explained
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Featured Immigration Forms

USCIS Forms and Fees
Form I-94 (Travel Record)
Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions)
Forms DS-260 and DS-261 (Green Card Applications)

Immigration Forms

AB 540 Affidavit, Explained
Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees
DACA Form I-821D, Explained
DS-4079, Explained
Form DS-156E, Explained
Form G-1145, Explained
Form I-129F, Explained
Form I-130, Explained
Form I-130A, Explained
Form I-134, Explained
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Featured Processing Time Guides

USCIS Processing Times
The Visa Bulletin
Green Card Wait Times
How Long Does it Take to Get Citizenship
How Long Does a K-1 Visa Take

Processing Times

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Visa Processing
Green Card Processing Times – FY 2025
How Long Does It Take to Get a K-1 Visa?
How Long Does It Take to Get a Marriage Green Card?
How Long Does It Take to Get U.S. Citizenship After Applying?
How to Check Your Green Card Application Status
How to Check Your USCIS Case Status Online
The Latest USCIS Processing Times – FY 2025
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Featured Immigration Cost Guides

Immigration Forms & Fees
Green Card Costs
K-1 Fiancé Visa Costs
How Much Does it Cost to Get Citizenship
USCIS Fee Waivers and Reductions

Costs and Fees

Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees
Form I-829, Explained
Form I-912, Explained
How Much Does a Green Card Cost When Applying with Children?
How Much Does a Green Card Cost?
How Much Does a K-1 Visa Cost?
How Much Does It Cost to Become a U.S. Citizen?
USCIS Fee Waivers and Reductions
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Featured Immigrant Visa Guides

CR-1 / IR-1 Spousal Visas
Diversity Visa Lottery
EB-1 Employment Visas
Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status Application)
IR-2 Child Visas
IR-5 Parent Visas

Immigrant Visas

Biometrics Appointment
CR1 and IR1 Spouse Visas, Explained
EB-1 Visa, Explained
Form I-485 Supplement A, Explained
Form I-485, Explained
Green Card Vs. Visa: What’s the Difference?
The Diversity Visa Lottery, Explained
The IR-2 Visa, Explained
The IR-5 Visa, Explained
U.S. Visa Applications, Explained
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Featured Non-Immigrant Visa Guides

Non-Immigrant Visas, Explained
Tourist & Visitor Visas
F-1 Student Visas
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visas
Types of U.S. Work Visas

Non-Immigrant Visas

B-1/B-2 Visa Sample Interview Questions
B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa, Explained
Biometrics Appointment
Changing Status in the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program
Fiancé Visa Guide: Living Abroad and Engaged to a U.S. Citizen
Form I-539, Explained
Green Card Vs. Visa: What’s the Difference?
How Much Does a K-1 Visa Cost?
How to Apply for a B1/B2 Travel Visa From a Third Country
How to Change Status From a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to the F-1 Student Visa
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Featured Green Card Guides

Green Cards, Explained
Avg. Green Card Wait Times
The Benefits of a Green Card
Removal of Conditions and Permanent Residency
Green Card Numbers, Explained

Green Cards

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
Alien Registration Number, Explained
Biometrics Appointment
Can I Expedite My Marriage Green Card?
Can I Sponsor My Undocumented Spouse’s Green Card?
Can I Work While My Green Card Application Is Pending?
Checklist of Hard-To-Find Marriage Green Card Documents to Start Gathering Now
Completing Your Address History on a Green Card Application
Completing Your Employment History on a Green Card Application
Consular Processing, Explained
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Featured Citizenship and Naturalization Guides

Naturalization & Citizenship, Explained
The U.S. Citizenship Interview
The U.S. Citizenship Test
Dual Citizenship
Form N-400 (U.S. Citizenship Application)

U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization

Birthright Citizenship, Explained
Can Dual Filipino Citizens Still Own Property in the Philippines?
Certificate of Citizenship, Explained
Certificate of Naturalization, Explained
Derivative Citizenship, Explained
Documents Required for U.S. Citizenship
DS-4079, Explained
Dual Citizenship, Explained
Form I-829, Explained
Form N-400, Explained
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Featured Humanitarian Visa Guides

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Humanitarian Parole
DACA, Explained
Form I-589 (Asylum Application)
Form I-134a (Sponsoring a Refugee)

Humanitarian Programs

DACA Form I-821D, Explained
Everything You Need to Know About DACA
Form I-134A, Explained
Form I-589, Explained
How to Change From Temporary Protected Status to a Marriage Green Card
Humanitarian Parole, Explained
T Visas, Explained
Temporary Protected Status, Explained
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Featured Immigration News Articles

Read the Latest News
Visa Bulletin Updates
This Week in Immigration
Immigration Statistics
Immigration Research & Reports

Immigration News

This Week in Immigration: April 25, 2025
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Now Requiring Complete Documents for Visa Interviews
Work Is the Top Reason People Immigrate to the U.S., New Data Shows
Trump Administration Eyes Major Cuts to U.S. Embassies and Consulates
USCIS Now Asking for Biometrics in Some H-1B Cases — What Employers Need to Know
New USCIS Registration Rule: What HR Teams Need to Know
How to Register with USCIS Under the New 2025 Immigrant Registration Rule
Visa Bulletin for May 2025
Current Status of U.S. Visa Services By Country – April 2025
USCIS to Consider Antisemitic Activity When Reviewing Immigration Applications
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Featured Student Visa Guides

F-1 Student Visas
J-1 Exchange Student Visas
M-1 Vocational Student Visas
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students
Changing from a Tourist Visa to a Student Visa

Student Visas

F-1 to H-1B Transition Guide
How to Apply to a U.S. High School as an International Student
How to Change Status From a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to the F-1 Student Visa
How to Change Your Status from a J-1 Visa to a Green Card through Marriage
How to Change Your Status from an F-1 Visa to a Green Card through Marriage
How to Change Your Status from an L-1 Visa to a Marriage Green Card
How to Recognize and Avoid OPT Scams as an F-1 Student
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa, Explained
J-1 vs. F-1: What Visa Is Right For You?
Preparing for the F-1 Student Visa Interview
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Featured Immigration Enforcement Guides

Overstay Forgiveness
Sponsoring an Undocumented Spouse
U.S. Immigration Court, Explained
International Marriage Brokerage Regulation Act (IMBRA)
Green Cards and Prior Immigration Violations

Immigration Enforcement

Can I Sponsor My Undocumented Spouse’s Green Card?
Form I-212, Explained
Green Card Sponsors with Criminal Records
Green Cards and Prior Immigration Violations
Grounds of Inadmissibility, Explained
How to Apply For a Green Card When You Have a Criminal Record
How to File a Nunc Pro Tunc Request to Restore Status
International Marriage Brokerage Regulation Act (IMBRA)
Navigating Drug Use and U.S. Visa Applications: Understanding the Implications
Navigating Immigration Court as an Undocumented Immigrant
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Resources for Immigrants

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Explained
How to Navigate the U.S. Education System as an Immigrant Parent
Immigration Glossary
Immigration Recommendation Letter Tips
SEVIS Termination: What F-1 Students Need to Know and Do Immediately
The Diversity Visa Lottery, Explained
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Tools and Calculators

Family Visa Eligibility Checker
Public Charge Risk Estimator
Which Visa is Right for Me?
Marriage Green Card Interview Questions
Citizenship Test Questions & Answers
Check Your Green Card Status

Featured Guides For Specific Groups

Immigration Guides by Country
Diplomatic Visas
LGBTQ & Immigration
Immigration & the Military
Special Immigrant Visas

Immigration for Specific Groups

Can Dual Filipino Citizens Still Own Property in the Philippines?
DACA Recipients and Marriage Green Cards
Diplomatic (A and G) Visas, Explained
E Visa Countries: E-1 and E-2 Eligible Treaty Countries
E-3 Visa for Australians, Explained
Everything You Need to Know About DACA
How Do I Go From DACA to an H-1B?
How to Apply for a U.S. Tourist Visa From the Philippines
How to Get Military Records
How to Navigate the U.S. Education System as an Immigrant Parent
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Featured Immigration Tips

Recent Immigration Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Speeding Up Visa Processing
The Quickest Way to Get a Green Card
Your Rights as an Immigrant

Immigration Tips and Guides

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Visa Processing
Avoiding Common Naturalization Pitfalls
Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls
Avoiding Immigration Scams
Changing Status in the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program
Creating Flawless Digital Documents
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Explained
Form I-829, Explained
How to Recognize and Avoid OPT Scams as an F-1 Student
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card
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Immigration Research

The Flow of Immigrant Fiancés to the United States
International Students Studying in the United States: Trends and Impacts 2024
The State Of New American Citizenship 2024 Report
Black Immigrants in the United States: Challenges, Status and Impacts
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Immigration Services

Marriage Green Card: Adjustment of Status
Marriage Green Card: Spousal Visa
K-1 Fiancé Visa
B-1/B-2 Travel Visa
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Featured Immigration 101 Guides

U.S. Immigration, Explained
Green Cards, Explained
Citizenship, Explained
Visa Applications, Explained
Types of U.S. Work Visas

Immigration 101

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
Alien Registration Number, Explained
Common Immigration and Naturalization Forms and Fees
Consular Processing, Explained
Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Explained
Form I-485, Explained
Form I-765 and the Work Permit, (EAD card) Explained
Green Card Vs. Visa: What’s the Difference?
How to Read the Visa Bulletin to Find Your Priority Date
Is U.S. Citizenship Right for You?
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Leaving the U.S.

Form I-94, Explained
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport as an Immigrant
Re-Entry Permits, Explained
The “Advance Parole” I-131 Application for Travel Document
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), Explained
Traveling Outside the U.S. as a Green Card Holder
UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), Explained
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Other Immigration Topics

Coronavirus and Immigration FAQ
E Visa Countries: E-1 and E-2 Eligible Treaty Countries
Help With Immigration by Topic
How to Apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport as an Immigrant
How to File Your USCIS Application by Mail
How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate
How to Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate
How to Obtain Court Records and Police Reports
How to Request Immigration Records Through a FOIA Request
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