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Who Do I Make My I-485 Payment Check Payable To?
Applicants submitting Form I-485 must pay filing fees by personal check correctly made out to 'U.S. Department of Homeland Security.'…
Final Step After Marriage Green Card Interview Approval Explained
Once a marriage green card interview is approved, USCIS completes final checks, prints the card, and mails it, usually within…
Which Stage of the Marriage Green Card Timeline Does I-130 Cover?
Filing the I-130 petition starts the marriage green card process. Processing times vary from 14 to 35 months. Approval is…
Fear Drives Green Card and Visa Holders to Alter Travel Plans
The 2025 USCIS digital platform speeds green card processes by 20%. Spouses of H-1B/L-1 visa holders gain faster work permits.…
Can You Request Expedited Green Card Renewal for Urgent Situations?
Expedited green card renewal by USCIS is reserved for urgent cases with strong proof. File Form I-90 up to six…
Who Qualifies for a Fee Waiver When Filing Form I-485?
As of June 2025, fee waivers for Form I-485 are mostly unavailable except for humanitarian asylum seekers, refugees, and certain…
Accepted Payment Methods for USCIS Form I-485 Fee Explained
Effective April 2024, USCIS raised Form I-485 fees to $1,440 and mandates separate payments per form. Payment options include checks,…
Current Expected Wait for EAD and Advance Parole in Marriage Green Card
To work and travel during marriage-based green card processing, applicants must file for a work permit and Advance Parole together…