How Long Do I Have to Marry on a K-1 Visa?
You have 90 days to marry the U.S. citizen who sponsored you after entering on a K-1. The deadline cannot be extended. After marrying, you file for a green card. [...]
Can a Green Card Holder Sponsor a Fiancé?
No. The K-1 fiancé visa is only for U.S. citizens. A green card holder must marry first and sponsor the spouse in F2A, or naturalize to unlock the fiancé route. [...]
Can I Sponsor My Partner for a U.S. Visa?
You generally cannot sponsor an unmarried partner; U.S. law recognizes only spouses and, for citizens, fiancés. Marriage or a K-1 fiancé petition is required. [...]
Can I Bring My Family to the U.S.? Who You Can Sponsor
Yes, citizens can sponsor spouses, children, parents, and siblings, while green card holders can sponsor spouses and unmarried children. Immediate relatives have no visa wait. [...]
Can I File I-130 and I-485 Together? Concurrent Filing
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens can file I-130 and I-485 together, because a visa is always available. It saves time and lets you request a work permit and travel document. [...]
What Is Concurrent Filing? Petition and Green Card Together
Concurrent filing submits the petition and the I-485 green card application together, when a visa is immediately available. It saves time and adds work and travel options. [...]
Can I Visit the U.S. While My I-130 Is Pending?
Visiting the U.S. while an I-130 is pending is tricky: a tourist visa needs temporary intent, but a petition shows immigrant intent. Entry is possible but never guaranteed. [...]
Can I Marry on a Tourist Visa? The Rules and the 90-Day Guideline
Marrying on a tourist visa is legal, but adjusting status afterward depends on your intent at entry and the 90-day guideline. Here is how to do it safely. [...]
Can My Child Sponsor Me for a Green Card?
Can your child sponsor you? A U.S. citizen child aged 21 or older can petition a parent as an immediate relative, with no visa wait. Here is the process. [...]
Can I Sponsor My Child for a Green Card? Categories Explained
Can you sponsor your child? The category depends on your status and whether your child is under 21 and unmarried. Immediate relative, F1, F2A, F2B, and F3 explained. [...]
