Family Green Card Application

Financials
May 10, 2017
When do the financial obligations of the sponsor end?

The applicant getting U.S. citizenship ends the sponsor's financial obligations in family green cards, but not a divorce. Learn the...

NVC
May 10, 2017
What if the sponsor receives a checklist or an assessment letter from the NVC?

They inform the sponsor about errors in the affidavit of support and what to do next.

Affidavit of Support Guide
May 10, 2017
Affidavit of support strategies for the sponsor

If U.S.-issued W-2 forms are not enough for the family-based sponsor, use financial assets or enlist a joint-sponsor.

May 10, 2017
Family Applicants: Do you need an affidavit of support?

Applicants who can justify forty qualifying social security quarters on their own or with family help do not have to...

USCIS
May 10, 2017
What is an affidavit of support?

A contract with the U.S. government where a sponsor takes financial responsibility for a family-based applicant.

May 10, 2017
What are the U.S. government filing fees for a green card, adjustment of status?

U.S. government fees in 2017 for getting a green card through an adjustment of status.

Admissibility
May 10, 2017
What are the U.S. government filing fees for a green card, consular processing?

Applicants who file from outside the United States through consular processing will generally pay $1,210 in government fees.

May 5, 2017
What are the sponsor’s minimum income requirements?

Shortcut and variations for the sponsor of a family green card applicant.

3 Pillars
April 20, 2017
What are the 3 goals of the U.S. government with the I-130?

1) Legal status of the sponsor; 2) the way the family relationship was created; 3) the existence of a green...

Form I-130A
February 24, 2016
What is form I-130A?

Key characteristics of the form to submit with the I-130 when the applicant for a family green card is the...