Family-Based Immigration

Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)

An Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) is a legally binding contract that a sponsor signs to agree to financially support an…

Adoption and Immigration: IR-3, IR-4, IH-3, and IH-4 Visas Explained

Adoption and immigration intersect when a U.S. citizen adopts a child from another country. The U.S. government allows internationally adopted children…

Form I-751 – Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Marriage-Based)

In some cases, individuals are granted conditional permanent resident (CPR) status valid for two years instead of a standard ten-year Green…

Understanding the Difference Between K-1 & CR-1 / IR-1 Visas

When a U.S. citizen wishes to bring a foreign fiancé(e) or spouse to the United States, two primary visa options exist:…

CR-1 / IR-1 Spousal Visas

For Spouses of U.S. Citizens The CR-1 (Conditional Resident) and IR-1 (Immediate Relative) immigrant visas allow the foreign-born spouse of a…

Fiancé(e) (K-1) Visas

For Foreign-Citizen Fiancés of U.S. Citizens The K-1 nonimmigrant visa allows a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United…