Marriage-based green cards

Do you have a pending asylum application and a U.S. citizen spouse? If you’ve been putting off applying for your marriage-based green card because you already have a pending asylum case, now is a good time to reconsider waiting. Many people wait years for decisions on their asylum applications. During that time, they may get married…

If you’re preparing for your marriage-based green card or fiancé visa, you may have questions about the vaccination requirements for your immigration medical examination. Which vaccines do you need? What happens if you cannot find your vaccination records? Can you request a waiver if you cannot receive certain vaccines? I’ve created a three-part video series to…

Updated September 2026 Were you one of the thousands of people whose immigrant visa interview was suddenly canceled in August or September? You are not alone. Families around the world have been affected by canceled and postponed immigrant visa interviews, and unfortunately, there is still a lot we don’t know about when all of these…

Immigration processing times have grown significantly longer recently. Many couples, families, and individuals find themselves waiting months, or even years, for decisions on applications they submitted long ago. Some applicants attend their green card interview or naturalization interview and expect a decision shortly afterward, only to hear nothing for months. Others watch newer cases move…

Immigration rules are changing quickly, and increased scrutiny has made the process harder to navigate. The fear is real, and the uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Many couples are asking the same important question right now: Is it even worth starting an immigration case with all the travel bans, visa pauses, and policy changes?    …

For many couples, beginning an immigration journey is filled with both excitement and nervousness. The dream of finally being together in the same country is powerful, but even positive change can trigger unexpected fear. That hesitation often doesn’t come from doubt about love or commitment, as much as it comes from the deep human instinct…

Life sometimes takes couples down unexpected paths. For many, love and career don’t always move at the same pace. Imagine two newlyweds both pursuing their medical residencies in different States. They cherish each other deeply, but their demanding schedules and professional dreams keep them apart for now. For couples like this, the question often arises:…

When USCIS issues a denial notice, it often contains language about leaving within 33 days. This does not mean that departure is the only option. In fact, many couples are surprised to learn that immigration officers sometimes make mistakes. A denial letter is serious, but it does not always accurately reflect the circumstances of a…

A couple sits late into the night at their dining room table, surrounded by stacks of papers and immigration forms. They whisper about their future together and the dream of finally living under the same roof in the United States. Yet, one question keeps circling back. Do they need a spouse visa, or can they…

A couple walks into a USCIS office with hope in their hearts, believing they are just steps away from a green card and a future together in the United States. But instead of leaving with good news, some couples are now facing a new fear—ICE detentions during their immigration interviews. Traditionally, detentions at USCIS interviews…