
What Is the New I-693 Requirement for Green Card Applicants?
If you’re applying for a green card through adjustment of status, there’s been a major change to the process you need to know about. As

Does Marrying a U.S. Citizen Protect You From Deportation?
No. Marrying a U.S citizen does not automatically protect you from deportation. This is one of the most dangerous misconceptions in immigration law, and in

What Changed with Form I-485 in 2026? Here’s What Green Card Applicants Need to Know
If you’re applying for a green card through adjustment of status, the rules changed significantly in 2026. USCIS rolled out major updates to Form I-485

Should I Attend My USCIS Interview If I Overstayed My Visa?
If you have an upcoming green card interview and you overstayed your visa, you are facing what may be the most difficult decision of your

Green Card Interview Goes Wrong? Here’s What Happens Next
A difficult green card interview does not always end with an immediate decision. In many cases, USCIS reviews the file after the interview, checks documents,

Stokes Interview: What to Expect When USCIS Suspects Marriage Fraud
If your marriage-based green card interview did not go smoothly, or if USCIS has concerns about the legitimacy of your marriage, you may be called

Entry Without Inspection and Green Card Eligibility: What You Need to Know
If you entered the United States without going through an official port of entry, you may have heard that getting a green card eligibility is

How to Prepare for Your Marriage Green Card Interview in 2026
The marriage green card interview is the final—and often most nerve-wracking—step in the process. With USCIS officers increasingly focused on fraud detection, preparation is more

Mandatory Green Card Interviews Are Back
If you are applying for a marriage-based green card in 2025, prepare to attend an in-person mandatory green card interview. The era of interview waivers

Can I Be Placed in Removal Proceedings After Filing I-130?
If you’re filing a family-based green card petition, you may assume that once your I-130 is approved, you’re protected from deportation. That assumption could be