Green Card Sponsor Income Requirements 2025
March 6, 2025The sponsor (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) typically must have an annual income that is at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Green Cards
Learn about green cards, from eligibility and application steps to renewal and adjustment of status for permanent residency in the U.S.
Green Card Sponsors with Criminal Records
November 15, 2017What would disqualify a green card sponsor?As part of the process of reviewing a family or marriage green card application, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background and security checks on both the U.S. citizen sponsor and the spouse… View Article
Green Card Vs. Visa: What’s the Difference?
November 5, 2020If you’ve been looking to travel to or move to the United States, then you may be wondering what the difference is between a “green card” and “visa.” There is some overlap — green card holders usually enter the country… View Article
Green Cards and Prior Immigration Violations
November 28, 2022When processing green card applications, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is very strict about any past violations of U.S. immigration laws.You may experience serious problems obtaining a green card if you’ve ever overstayed a visa — or stayed longer… View Article
How Do We Prove Our Marriage Is Real When Applying for a Green Card?
September 18, 2024When you’re applying for a marriage green card, one of the most important steps of the process is to prove not just that you’re married but also that your marriage is “bona fide.” A bona fide marriage means that you… View Article
How Long Does It Take to Get a Marriage Green Card?
December 31, 2024How long does it take to get a marriage green card?The current total wait time for a marriage-based green card averages about months. This will vary depending on whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder… View Article
How Much Does a Green Card Cost When Applying with Children?
October 26, 2023Government fees and other common expenses for green card applicants with children
How Much Does a Green Card Cost?
December 31, 2024Obtaining a green card in 2024 involves significant costs, with base government filing fees ranging from $1,225 to $1,900 depending on the applicant’s location. Additional expenses include medical examinations ($200-$500), optional permits, and various administrative fees, potentially bringing the total… View Article
How to Apply For a Green Card When You Have a Criminal Record
March 8, 2023Whether you’re applying for a family or marriage green card from inside the United States or from abroad, a large portion of the application will be dedicated to questions about your criminal history.If you don’t have a criminal history, you… View Article
How to Change Status From a B-1/B-2 Visa to a Marriage Green Card
November 7, 2022How to Get a Green Card If You’re On a Visitor VisaIf you’re visiting the United States for business or pleasure on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa and you recently married a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident), you… View Article