Green Card Application Process

How Long Before My Priority Date Is Current Will I Get a Letter Telling Me?

In the long wait for a U.S. immigrant visa through one of the preference categories, what should applicants expect by way of notification from the U.S. government?

Visa Retrogression, or Why Your Priority Date Is No Longer Current

The waiting list for a U.S. immigrant visa will not always move forward smoothly, but instead might jump, stall, or even reverse course. We’ll explain the reversals here.

Do I Need an Interpreter for My Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Interview?

If you are not comfortable speaking English, learn how an interpreter can assist you during your green card interview.

When an I-130 Can Be Filed at the Same Time as a Green Card Application

Before you mail in Form I-130, find out whether your relative is, if living in the U.S., allowed to also submit the remainder of the green card application.