Those seeking family immigration to Washington State can expect to receive an array of notices and communications from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Some notices are good, such as the I-797 form, which tells you your application has been...
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Family Immigration
Can I bring my parents to live in the United States?
When people talk about family immigration, the focus is often on the next generation of their families. Parents often take risks and make major investments to offer their children a chance at a better life. However, some people also want to use their newfound...
Don’t fall for an immigration scam
Families who plan to immigrate to the United States often have a long road ahead of them. There are many steps that need to be completed and having the right guidance can make the process less complicated. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people out there who will...
Is it possible to speed up the family-based immigration process?
If you are researching U.S. family-based immigration topics, you probably know it can take time to process your family-based visa. Typically, this is due to the large volume of applications the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must handle....
Will an upcoming divorce mean you get deported?
There are many ways in which family immigration options can be used to keep people together in their new country. Sometimes, one person will move to the United States and then petition to bring a spouse or another family member to live with them. In other cases, an...
When do you need a joint sponsor for family immigration?
A lot of United States citizens and permanent residents have family members living in far-flung lands – and they’d like to bring those family members to this country. If this resonates with you, you probably already know that you have to “sponsor” your relative by...
Sponsoring a relative? Here’s how to get the immigration moving
If you have a family member who wishes to live and work in the United States, you may be able to help them through the family-based immigration process. This process allows US citizens and legal permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for permanent...
Who is considered a relative for immigration purposes?
As a United States citizen or a permanent resident, you can sponsor a relative to the U.S., enabling them to immigrate to the country and get a green card. One of the key factors to consider if you intend to do this is your relationship with them. It is important...
How parents can help their children enter the United States
Those who live in the United States as immigrants often want to create similar opportunities for their families. Helping families reunite can benefit those already living in the United States and provide a point of entry for other immigrants. The United States...
Can you bring your fiancé(e) to the United States?
Love knows no boundaries, but the United States government certainly does. If you are a U.S. citizen in love with a non- U.S. citizen, you might want to marry and live together in the U.S. You may wonder whether you have to wait until after you are married before you...