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Learn about green cards, from eligibility and application steps to renewal and adjustment of status for permanent residency in the U.S.


DACA Recipients and Marriage Green Cards

March 10, 2023

If you are currently a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient and are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you may be eligible for a marriage-based green card of your own.This guide can help you understand… View Article


Direct Consular Filing, Explained

December 4, 2024

The Direct Consular Filing process allows sponsors to file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) outside the U.S. It’s faster but not available to all.



Form I-485, Explained

March 4, 2025

The next step in the family-based green card process after submittingĀ Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) is to submit Form I-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status). In the context of a marriage green card, the main purpose of the I-485… View Article


Form I-551, Explained

January 16, 2023

What is Form I-551?If you’ve received Form I-551, it means you’ve successfully obtained permanent resident status. While it is, in essence, your green card, you might notice the I-551 designation on a number of different documents as you make your… View Article


Form I-751, Explained

December 10, 2024

Here’s a step-by-step guide to upgrading a conditional green card using immigration form I-751. Learn how to remove the conditions on your visa.


Form I-829, Explained

March 5, 2025

Form I-829 (ā€œPetition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Statusā€œ) is used by EB-5 investors to request the removal of conditions on their two-year green card.. Filing this form grants them a 10-year permanent green card.



Green Card Number, Explained

March 9, 2020

The green card number is an individualized number that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) used to track your case, prior to issuing the card. Need green card help? Boundless offers green card support without the high price tag. Learn… View Article


Green Card Processing Times – FY 2025

April 1, 2025

Getting a green card involves understanding both visa bulletin wait times and USCIS processing times, which together determine your total timeline to permanent residency. While immediate relatives of U.S. citizens only face USCIS processing times, other applicants must also wait… View Article