U.S. immigration guides
Written by a licensed U.S. attorney and updated regularly. These articles are general information; for your specific situation, book a consultation with the attorney.
How to read the U.S. Visa Bulletin
What priority dates, final action dates and dates for filing mean, and how to read them if you were born in mainland China.
EB-1A vs. NIW: which one fits?
Two green card paths that don't need an employer sponsor, compared by standards, evidence and wait times.
How to check immigration fees and processing times
How to look up official fee schedules, processing times and premium processing, plus common misconceptions.
Applying for an E-2 visa through a third-country citizenship
Basic E-2 requirements, ways to invest, the document checklist, the citizenship-by-investment route and the 3-year domicile requirement.
Family-based immigration: who can petition for whom?
Which relatives U.S. citizens and green card holders can petition for, and how to choose between adjustment of status and an immigrant visa abroad.
From green card to citizen: N-400 requirements and process
Years as a green card holder, continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character and the naturalization test.
What to do when you receive an RFE
The difference between an RFE and a NOID, response deadlines, common reasons for RFEs and how to respond.