Can a U.S.-Born Child Sponsor Their Parents?
Yes, but only after the child turns 21 as a U.S. citizen. Parents are then immediate relatives with no visa [...]
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Does Having a Baby in the U.S. Give Parents a Green Card?
No. A U.S.-born child is a citizen, but the parents get no green card or status. The child can sponsor [...]
What Happens If My Immigration Sponsor Dies?
It depends on which sponsor died. A petitioner's death may allow humanitarian reinstatement or continuation; a financial sponsor's death generally [...]
Can a Friend Be a Joint Sponsor?
Yes. A joint sponsor need not be a family member. A friend can sign the Affidavit of Support if they [...]
What Is a Joint Sponsor? Affidavit of Support
A joint sponsor signs a separate Affidavit of Support to help an immigrant qualify financially. They must independently meet the [...]
How Much Income Do I Need to Sponsor an Immigrant?
Generally 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size, or 100% for active-duty military sponsoring a spouse or [...]
Can I Apply for Citizenship After Divorce?
Yes. Divorce does not bar naturalization; it changes the timeline. You use the standard five-year rule instead of the three-year [...]
Can I Keep My Green Card After Divorce?
Usually yes. An unconditional ten-year card is generally unaffected by divorce; a conditional two-year card requires removing conditions with a [...]
What Happens If I Divorce Before Getting a Green Card?
Divorcing before a marriage-based green card is approved generally ends the case, since the marriage is its basis. A VAWA [...]
Can I Work After Entering on a K-1 Visa?
Yes, but the K-1 work permit is short-lived. Most people marry within 90 days, file adjustment of status, and get [...]
