Green cards for family members make up the largest portion of the U.S. immigration system. Each year, over 500,000 persons obtain lawful permanent residence in the US by being sponsored by a relative who is a US citizen or a green card holder. We provide videos and links explaining how you can obtain a green card through the […]
The petitioner of a family-sponsored petition (Form I-130) must submit an affidavit of support (Form I-864). This requirement also applies to the petitioner of an employment-based petition (Form I-140) if the petition is submitted by a relative or by a company in which a relative holds a significant ownership interest. An affidavit of support permits government […]
Last week, DHS and DOS announced plans to propose a large number of new immigration regulations during the next few months. The rules would apply to B-1 business visitors, F-1 students, H-1B professionals and their H-4 spouses, L-1 visa holders. They would also change the EB-5 program, filings for adjustment of status, asylum and DOS […]
Persons sponsoring a relative for a green card must submit an affidavit of support on their behalf. They must meet a minimum income level, called the Poverty Income Guidelines, in order to financially sponsor a visa applicant. The Poverty Income Guidelines in effect on the filing date of an Affidavit of Support are used to […]
