Quick Summary If you got your green card through a real marriage, you will not be deported just because you divorced. If you were married for less than two years when you got your green card, you were given a...
Quick Summary The 5-year rule is the standard pathway to naturalization. It applies to most lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). To apply under the 5-year rule: You have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years. You...
Quick Summary If everything goes smoothly and your documentation is in order, the officer may tell you during the marriage-based green card interview that your application is approved. However, it is more common to hear, "We will review your case...
Quick Summary How long it takes to get a Green Card can vary a lot depending on how you apply, your category, and whether visas are available. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens is often the fastest route. If you are...
Quick Summary In most cases, a trip outside the U.S. that lasts less than 6 months does not affect your Green Card or your permanent resident status. If your stay outside the United States is more than 6 months but...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) establishes specific regulations for international travel as a permanent resident and regulates green card holders' travel outside the US. Current regulations permit green card holders to leave and return to the United States...
Waiting for the U.S. government to make a decision could cause a lot of anxiety, especially after you have already completed your immigration interview. You have worked hard, gathered papers, and answered personal questions as the United States Citizenship and...
Holding a green card represents safety, stability, and often the realization of a lifelong dream for many immigrants. However, an upcoming expiration date could leave you worrying about your family’s future in the U.S. To protect the life you have...
Quick Summary If you received your green card through marriage and were married for less than two years at the time of approval, you received a conditional green card valid for two years. To remove conditions and get a permanent...
Si tienes una Green Card (estatus de residente permanente legal), puedes viajar fuera de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, cuánto tiempo puedes permanecer fuera del país sin afectar tu estatus depende de varias reglas establecidas por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e...
