Tourist Visa to Green Card: Marrying a U.S. Citizen and Eligibility for I-485 Adjustment of Status
If you are in the U.S. on a tourist visa and marry a U.S. citizen, you can file…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
What to do if your priority date retrogresses while your I-485 is pending
If your priority date retrogresses while your I-485 is pending, it is important to stay informed about the…
Spouse Relocation with Pending I-140: AC21 and 2026 Updates
A spouse's job relocation can complicate pending green card cases. To protect your application, update your address with…
How Does Giving Birth in the U.S. Affect My Child’s Status if My I-485 is Pending?
If your I-485 is pending and you give birth in the U.S., it can potentially affect your child's…
Challenging an I-485 Denial: Bona Fide Marriage Evidence and Green Card Application Appeal
If your I-485 is denied due to insufficient evidence of a bona fide marriage, you can handle the…
Adjustment of Status after Sponsoring Family Member’s Death: Steps for I-485 Applicants
If your sponsoring family member dies while your I-485 application is pending, you will need to follow specific…
Child Turning 21 during Pending I-485: Family-based and Child Status Protection Act
If your child turns 21 while your family-based I-485 applications are pending, you may need to consider the…
Navigating divorce with a pending I-485 application: Steps after divorce in the marriage-based green card process
If you're going through a divorce while your marriage-based I-485 application is pending, there are important steps to…
Using Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Adjustment of Status: Eligibility Criteria and Green Card Process
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a status granted by DHS to certain countries deemed unsafe. TPS beneficiaries receive…