The cost of a family-based Green Card varies depending on the applicant’s location and specific circumstances. As of 2025, the general fees include:Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative): $675Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) – if applying within the U.S.: $1,440 (includes biometrics)Consular Processing Fee (if applying from abroad): $325Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee: $325Affidavit of [...]

 Yes, a family-based green card application can be rejected for several reasons. While family sponsorship is a strong pathway to permanent residency, applicants must meet all legal and procedural requirements. Here are some common reasons for rejection:1. Ineligibility of the Petitioner or BeneficiaryThe petitioner (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) must have the proper relationship with the [...]

 The fastest way to get a Green Card is through the Immediate Relative category, which has no annual visa limits. This includes spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens (if the petitioner is at least 21 years old). Other fast options include:Marriage to a U.S. citizen – Typically processed within 12 to [...]

 A Family-Based Green Card allows certain relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to obtain permanent residency in the United States. Eligibility falls into two main categories: Immediate Relatives and Family Preference Immigrants.A Family-Based Green Card is available to:Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (no visa limits):SpousesUnmarried children under 21Parents (if the U.S. citizen [...]

 The Green Card for Family Preference Immigrants (F4 category) is a U.S. immigrant visa that allows siblings of U.S. citizens to obtain permanent residency. To qualify, the sponsoring U.S. citizen must be at least 21 years old and must file a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) on behalf of their sibling. The F4 category [...]

  A Family Preference Green Card is a U.S. immigrant visa category that allows certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to obtain permanent residency. Unlike the Immediate Relative category, which has no annual cap, Family Preference visas are subject to numerical limits each year, leading to potential wait times.  [...]

  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 [...]