Yes, your U.S. citizen brother or sister can sponsor you for a family-based green card even if you are over 21 and married. They must file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) on your behalf. However, as a married sibling of a U.S. citizen, you fall into the F4 visa category (Fourth Preference [...]

 What Documents Are Needed for a Marriage Fraud Waiver?To apply for a marriage fraud waiver (I-751 Waiver), you need to submit strong evidence proving that your marriage was genuine.Required documents for a marriage fraud waiver include:Personal affidavits explaining the legitimacy of your marriageJoint financial records (bank statements, tax returns, mortgage/lease agreements)Proof of cohabitation (utility bills, [...]

  Yes, your U.S. citizen parent can sponsor you for a green card even if you are over 21 years old and married. However, you will fall under the F3 family preference category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens), which has a longer processing time due to visa availability limits. This category allows your [...]

  Yes, if your husband is a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident), he can sponsor you for immigration to the United States by filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However, unlike spouses of U.S. citizens who are classified as immediate relatives and do not [...]

Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers   Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers will open on March 31, 2025. These new pilots are referred to collectively by IRCC as Canada’s “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots”. These pilot programs [...]

 Can You Travel With Parole in PlaceTraveling with parole in place is generally limited to domestic travel within the United States. If you have parole in place, you can travel within the U.S. without significant issues as long as you carry proper identification and your parole documentation. However, international travel is not recommended. Leaving the [...]

 How Can I Apply for a Green Card If I Crossed the Border From Mexico Without a Visa?Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be particularly challenging for individuals who have crossed the border from Mexico without a visa. Understanding the eligibility requirements and application processes is crucial for those seeking to transition from their current [...]

When Can You Apply for Parole in PlaceStarting on August 19, undocumented spouses residing in the United States will be able to apply for the Biden-Harris Administration’s newly introduced “parole-in-place” program. This initiative is designed to provide relief to illegal alien spouses of U.S. military members or veterans by allowing them to remain in the [...]

 What Is Parole in Place Immigration?Parole in Place (PIP) is an immigration policy in the United States that allows certain undocumented family members of U.S. military personnel to remain in the country temporarily without the threat of deportation. Specifically, PIP is available to immediate family members—spouses, children, and parents—of active-duty members of the U.S. Armed [...]