What USCIS discretion means for your marriage green card
Eligibility is not the final step. USCIS still weighs positive and negative factors in a marriage green card case, and a 2026 memo explains how.
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Clear explanations of immigration procedures, policy changes, and practical steps for individuals and families.
Can I travel while my VAWA self-petition is pending?
A pending VAWA self-petition is not a travel document. Leaving can abandon an adjustment case, and a 2026 ruling changed how advance parole affects reentry.
Can a green card holder petition for a fiancé?
A green card holder cannot file a fiancé visa, but marriage first and a family petition can still bring your partner. Here is how the F2A path works.
Can a U visa holder adjust status through marriage?
A U visa holder who marries a U.S. citizen may have a separate green card path. See how admission, parole, and INA 245(m) shape the choice.
Does an approved I-130 petition expire?
An approved I-130 usually has no fixed expiration date, but it can be revoked or closed. See what ends a family petition and how to check yours.
What happens to your family petition if the petitioner dies
When the relative who filed your family petition dies, the case can still continue. We explain who qualifies, the residence rule, and the spouse deadline.
Can a same-sex spouse self-petition under VAWA?
A same-sex spouse can self-petition under VAWA when the marriage and the abuse meet federal requirements. We explain marriage validity and evidence.
Can I get a green card through marriage if I overstayed my visa?
An overstay does not always block a marriage green card. Learn when spouses of US citizens can still adjust status and what can still go wrong.
Can a U visa holder travel outside the United States?
Travel while a U visa petition is pending or after approval carries risks. Learn when advance parole is required and how a 2026 decision changed the rules.
What happens if my child turns 21 during a VAWA self-petition
A child included on a VAWA self-petition must be under 21 when you file. The Child Status Protection Act may preserve eligibility after that birthday.
Can a VAWA self-petitioner remarry?
Remarriage before USCIS decides a VAWA self-petition can cause denial. After approval, remarriage does not affect the approved petition. Learn the timing rules.
Can a stepparent petition a stepchild for a green card?
A stepparent can petition a stepchild when the marriage to the child’s parent happened before the child turned 18. We explain the rule and evidence.
What a congressional inquiry can do for a USCIS case
Learn what a congressional inquiry USCIS can do, which steps to try first, and why casework does not replace USCIS deadlines or formal remedies.
Can a green card holder petition for their parents
Can a green card holder petition parents? Understand LPR limits, parent petitions after citizenship, and the family process that may follow.
Certificate of Naturalization vs. Certificate of Citizenship
Learn how a certificate of naturalization vs certificate of citizenship differs, what each proves, and when USCIS forms may document your status.