Navigating Green Card Applications Amid Life’s Unexpected Challenges: 5 Essential Tips

Facing a Green Card application while managing life’s unexpected curveballs can be overwhelming. We’ve got your back with five essential tips to navigate this journey:

1. Timing is Crucial: If you’re on a non-immigrant visa (like B-1, B-2, TN, or F-1), avoid submitting Form I-485 for your Green Card within the first 90 days of arriving in the U.S. This “90-day rule” prevents raising suspicions of misrepresented intentions.
2. Travel Wisely: Don’t leave the U.S. during your Adjustment of Status process without an advance parole document, or you risk abandoning your application. Apply for Form I-131 to get a travel permit before your departure.
3. Combo Cards Save Hassle: When applying for your Green Card with Form I-485, take advantage of the free Combo Card. It combines an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with Advance Parole, streamlining your application process.
4. Consider a Joint Sponsor: If your main sponsor can’t meet the income requirement for a marriage-based Green Card application, explore the option of a joint sponsor. They’ll file Form I-864 to support your case.
5. Keep USCIS in the Loop: If your Green Card application is pending and you change your address, notify USCIS promptly. Online, by phone, or through mail — ensure they have your current address within 10 days of moving.

Green Card applications come with their share of complexity, and when life throws additional challenges your way, it’s essential to stay informed and prepared. For a smoother immigration process, consider using Lawfully’s case tracker app, which puts control in the palm of your hand.

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