Whether you can add your child depends on your category and the child's age and status. Many preference categories allow an unmarried child under 21 as a derivative, and CSPA can help with aging out. [...]
Whether you can add your spouse to a pending green card case depends on your category. Many preference categories allow a spouse as a derivative beneficiary, but immediate relative petitions generally do not. [...]
Yes, but only after the child turns 21 as a U.S. citizen. Parents are then immediate relatives with no visa wait. A minor child cannot sponsor a parent. [...]
No. A U.S.-born child is a citizen, but the parents get no green card or status. The child can sponsor a parent only after turning 21. The 'anchor baby' idea is a myth. [...]
It depends on which sponsor died. A petitioner's death may allow humanitarian reinstatement or continuation; a financial sponsor's death generally needs a substitute sponsor. [...]
Yes. A joint sponsor need not be a family member. A friend can sign the Affidavit of Support if they qualify on status, age, residence, and income. It is a binding commitment. [...]
A joint sponsor signs a separate Affidavit of Support to help an immigrant qualify financially. They must independently meet the income requirement and need not be related. [...]
Generally 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size, or 100% for active-duty military sponsoring a spouse or child. Assets or a joint sponsor can help. [...]
Divorcing before a marriage-based green card is approved generally ends the case, since the marriage is its basis. A VAWA self-petition is a key exception for abuse survivors. [...]
Yes, but the K-1 work permit is short-lived. Most people marry within 90 days, file adjustment of status, and get a work permit with that application, which lasts longer. [...]
