Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Form I-485 is used by foreign nationals who are physically present in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status, also known as a Green Card. In immigration court proceedings, a copy of the filed Form I-485 and any relevant supporting documents may be submitted as evidence of the respondent’s eligibility for adjustment […]
Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor)
Filed by foreign nationals seeking a U.S. immigrant visa through investment. Key Points: Eligibility: For individuals investing in a new commercial enterprise that creates U.S. jobs. Investment Amount: Minimum of $1 million, or $500,000 in targeted employment areas (TEAs). Purpose: To prove the investment will create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. […]
Form I-600/I-600A
(Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative / Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition) Use: Filed by U.S. citizens to adopt or obtain custody of an orphaned child from another country. Key Points: – I-600: Used to classify a specific orphan as an immediate relative. – I-600A: Used for advance processing before a […]
Form I-601 (Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility)
Form I-601 is an application filed by foreign nationals who are ineligible for admission to the United States or for adjustment of status due to one or more grounds of inadmissibility, such as health-related issues, criminal convictions, or prior immigration violations. This form allows the applicant to request a waiver of these grounds based on […]
Form I-601 (Waiver of Inadmissibility)
Form I-601 is an application filed by a foreign national seeking a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility, such as health-related issues, criminal offenses, or immigration violations. The form allows the applicant to explain the circumstances surrounding their inadmissibility and to demonstrate that they merit a favorable exercise of discretion based on factors such as […]
Form I-601A (Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver)
Use: Filed by individuals who are in the U.S. unlawfully and seek a waiver of inadmissibility for unlawful presence before applying for a green card. Key Points: – Eligibility: Must be an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or LPR. – Purpose: To request a waiver for unlawful presence to avoid bars to reentry. – […]
Form I-601A (Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver)
Form I-601A is an application filed by certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and who are inadmissible based on unlawful presence in the United States. The form allows these applicants to request a provisional waiver of their inadmissibility before departing the United States to attend their immigrant […]
Form I-601A (Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver)
Form I-601A is an application filed by certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who are inadmissible to the United States based on prior unlawful presence. This form allows these individuals to request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence ground of inadmissibility before departing the United States […]
Form I-601A (Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver)
Form I-601A is an application filed by certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who are inadmissible to the United States based on prior unlawful presence. This form allows these individuals to request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence ground of inadmissibility before departing the United States […]
Form I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition)
Form I-730 is a petition filed by a principal refugee or asylee on behalf of their spouse and/or unmarried children under 21 years of age who were not previously included in the refugee or asylum application. This form allows these family members to join the principal in the United States and obtain derivative refugee or […]
Form I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition)
Form I-730 is a petition filed by a principal refugee or asylee on behalf of their spouse and/or unmarried children under 21 years of age who were not previously included in the refugee or asylum application. This form allows these family members to join the principal in the United States and obtain derivative refugee or […]
Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence)
Use: Filed by conditional residents to remove conditions on their permanent residency status. Key Points: Conclusion: Form I-751 is essential for conditional residents seeking to transition to full permanent residency based on their marriage.