Adjustment of Status

5 min read “Losing your green card” can mean two very different things. You may have lost the physical card, or it was stolen. Or

6 min read The immigration medical exam is a required step when you apply for a green card from inside the United States. The results

9 min read Few things cause as much stress as not knowing how much a green card costs. The total is more than one government

Understand the difference between an immigration law, a USCIS policy, and a proposal, including the May 2026 adjustment of status memorandum and its limits.

Divorce can affect a pending marriage-based case, conditional residence and citizenship. Learn which rules and evidence apply at each stage.

Understand marriage-based residence, the forms and decisions involved, and how to check processing information for adjustment or consular cases.

Marrying a U.S. citizen can open a path to a green card. Review eligibility, adjustment or consular processing, evidence and conditional residence.

8 min read What is the C09 work permit category and who does it apply to? The C09 work permit category, written (c)(9) on the

After your immigration interview, the next steps depend on USCIS or consular processing. Review notices, response deadlines, visa travel and card delivery.

An I-485 denial can affect status and work authorization. Review the notice, motion deadlines and possible options before taking the next step.