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You can check the progress of your case by visiting the official site of USCIS. For this, you will need your USCIS receipt number. It can be located in the upper left corner of the receipt notice and the email you get from IFSS.
The USCIS online account number is located on your account profile. After logging into your account visit the “Profile” section there you will get your account number. Also, if you have previously filed an online form the number can be located in the confirmation noises or the correspondence you get from USCIS.
Yes, you can work in the United States with a marriage green card.
Yes, a sponsor is required for a marriage green card.
No, a green card is not automatic after marriage.
Yes, you can apply for a marriage green card if your spouse is living outside of the U.S. You just need to fill out the I-130 form, submit the application package, attend the interview, and undergo a medical exam
To raise an appeal against a decision to deny a marriage green card application you need to follow the instructions provided in the denial letter and complete the required forms.
Yes, USCIS investigates marriages to determine if they are authentic and in good faith.
If a green card holder lives in the U.S. long enough they may get benefits of social security. However, for this, they need to meet certain requirements. It includes work credits, immigration status, and totalization agreement.
You can know about your green card approval by checking the application status online. For this, you can use the USCIS “Case Status Online” page along with your receipt number. In addition, you can also call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Generally, you get a notification from USCIS after your green card application gets approved.
After a green card approval within a few days to several weeks you get a green card in the mail. Also after receiving the green card, you need to fulfill certain responsibilities like obeying the US laws, filing income tax, carrying it all the time, and registering for selective services. In addition, you can apply for US citizenship as well after five years, or three years if you get married to a US citizen.
Yes, you have permission to leave the US while waiting for a green card but before going outside the country you need to get permission to travel called “advance parole.” In case you fail to do so, your green card application will be abandoned.
No, green cards and US citizenship are not the same. A green card allows a foreign individual to live and work indefinitely in the US. However, citizenship is generally gained through birth, naturalization, or descent. With this, a green card holder can apply for US citizenship typically after 3-5 years. Also, it is the highest legal status in the United States.
Well, the answer to this question is not straightforward. Getting a permanent residency can be hassle-free if you prepare well and all your documents are in order. In addition, if you have a working or studying history for a few years then also the process becomes a lot simpler for you.
The fee for I-485 is $1,440 in 2025.
The fee for Form I-765 with Form I-485 is $260
Yes, you may qualify for a fee waiver for Form I-485
Immigration lawyers typically charge between $150 and $400 per hour, and it also depends on the experience of lawyers.
Yes, since it is a statutory and regulatory mandate that you do so
Yes, you can file Form I-765 and Form I-485 together.
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