Family Green Card Process

US Embassy
June 28, 2017
After the I-130 – Consular processing

For applicants going through consular processing, the National Visa Center (NVC) takes over from USCIS.

Points of Merit
May 10, 2017
What are the consequences of ‘merit’ on a family-based immigration system?

Applicants get points for their 'characteristics' (education level, employment, ...) and family ties is only one of the characteristics.

Medical Exam
May 10, 2017
What should the applicant expect in a family green card medical exam?

As a family-based green card applicant, find an accredited doctor, gather the right documentation, and know what to expect in...

Evidence
May 10, 2017
Which documents should the applicant bring to a family green card interview?

List of original, updated, and new documents that the applicant should consider bringing to a family-based green card interview.

I-94
May 10, 2017
How to get an I-94 for a green card?

Most I-94s can be obtained online, learn how.

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.

Immediate Relative
May 10, 2017
What is the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing?

U.S. family-based green card applicants generally favor the adjustment of status process. Some applicants will however find consular processing more...

Strategy
May 10, 2017
What are the possible filing strategies of the applicant?

Filing strategies for family-based green card applicants based on green card category; country of birth and residence of the applicant...

Who and where?
May 10, 2017
Who decides on a green card application?

Adjudicating and consular officers are the individuals making the decision to grant or deny a family-based green card application.