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Reset filtersFamily Based Visas•Jul 23, 2026•By Cynthia I. Waisman
It seems like the sensible choice, i.e., bringing your fiancée here to the United States to let her apply for a green card and make her your wife. But like many areas of the immigration process, the recent policy changes affect the choices being made at all levels. Under current immigration policies (which may or…
Family Based Visas•Jul 9, 2026•By Cynthia I. Waisman
People who immigrate to the United States can improve their lives. They may have more economic opportunities and can protect themselves from persecution abroad. They may start businesses, get married and build community ties. Those who have settled into new lives in the United States may want to share their good fortune with their closest…
Family Based Visas•Jun 25, 2026•By Cynthia I. Waisman
No, you cannot study for a green card marriage interview. There is nothing to prepare for in advance, as you would with other important immigration steps. If you are seeking to become a naturalized citizen, for example, you certainly can study and prepare yourself to provide the necessary answers regarding how the U.S. government works…
Family Based Visas•Apr 30, 2026•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Marriage is one of the most common ways for people to seek a green card in the United States. It can also be one of the fastest. The government does prioritize issuing green cards to married couples so that both people are allowed to stay together in the United States. However, there are some cases…
Family Based Visas•Mar 6, 2026•By Cynthia I. Waisman
One of the traditional tools that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has used to deter fraudulent marriages is the Stokes interview. Those attempting to get a green card because of their marriage to a United States citizen often face increased scrutiny. Stokes interviews are usually pivotal to the approval process, so it…
Family Based Visas•Jan 12, 2026•By Cynthia I. Waisman
There are numerous reasons why people seek to get a green card. One of them is marriage. If someone marries an individual who is a U.S. citizen, that can help open the door for them to obtain a green card. That green card, in turn, allows them to stay in the United States as a…
Family Based Visas•Nov 25, 2025•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Close family relationships frequently provide the basis for immigration. People who have visas or green cards can help their loved ones enter the country lawfully. Immigrants who become naturalized citizens have even broader opportunities to assist their loved ones. Spouses and children are often top priorities in family-based immigration scenarios. Sometimes, people have a romantic…
Family Based Visas•Nov 12, 2025•By Cynthia I. Waisman
When people are told that they may need to go to a green card marriage interview, they start wondering what types of answers they need to give to pass that interview. They may even think of it similarly to a naturalization test. They imagine that they are going to be quizzed and need to provide…
Family Based Visas•Sep 18, 2025•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Becoming a United States citizen through naturalization is an incredible achievement. With your citizenship comes new rights and responsibilities, such as voting and serving on a jury. However, one of the most significant benefits of U.S. citizenship is the impact it has on your ability to reunite with family members from your country of origin…
Family Based Visas•Jul 30, 2025•By Cynthia I. Waisman
Family-based immigration visas allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor certain relatives for permanent residency. These visas are designed to reunite families who have been separated due to immigration laws. If you are considering sponsoring a relative, it’s important to understand the different visa categories available. Immediate relative visas Immediate…