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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…

How to Calculate Total I-485 Filing Fees for Family of Four

USCIS increased I-485 fees in April 2024. Adults pay $1,440 each; children under 14 pay $950 with a parent. Separate…

How to Expedite the Marriage Green Card Timeline for Urgent Cases

Marriage green card processing averages 9.2 to 35 months. Expedited requests require urgent, well-documented reasons and are rarely approved. No…

Removing Conditions on a Conditional Green Card: Key Steps for 2026

Conditional residents must file to remove residency restrictions within 90 days of their card's expiration. Using Form I-751 or I-829,…

Do I Need a Separate Check for Each Family Member’s I-485 Filing?

USCIS updated fee rules now mandate separate payments for each Form I-485, I-765, and I-131 filed. Each I-485 costs $1,440,…