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Illustration showing five family preference categories waiting in a visa queue with indicators of each category's typical wait time

Family Preference Categories in the Visa Queue | Immiva

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I-130 Priority Dates and the Visa Bulletin: Track Your Place in Line

Your I-130 priority date is your place in line for a green card — here's how to read the visa bulletin and know when you can file.

Learn how to find your I-130 priority date, read Chart A vs Chart B in the visa bulletin, understand the five family preference categories, and know what to do the moment your date becomes current in 2026.

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I-130 Biometrics Appointment LiveScan Fingerprint Capture | Immiva

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I-130 Biometrics Appointment: What to Expect and What to Bring

When I-130 biometrics apply, what to bring to the ASC, and what to do if you miss the appointment.

Parent reuniting with stepchild at airport after I-130 approval, symbolizing successful family-based petition for stepchildren and adopted children

I-130 Stepchild Reunification at Airport Arrival | Immiva

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I-130 for Stepchildren and Adopted Children: Eligibility Rules

The marriage-before-18 rule and the age-16 rule decide whether you can file.

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Travel
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Can I Travel While My N-400 Is Pending? Rules Explained
Green card holders keep their travel rights while waiting for USCIS to process their N-400. The real question isn't whether you can travel. It's whether you should, and what precautions to take if you do.
By Alicja
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Checklist
Check N-400 Status: How to Track Your Citizenship Application in 2026
After filing your N-400, waiting without updates is stressful. Here's every way to check your citizenship application status.
By Michal
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Checklist
N-400 Denied? Complete Guide to Your Next Steps
Your citizenship denial doesn't have to be the end of the road. Here's exactly what to do, from filing an appeal to starting a fresh application.
By Alicja
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I-765
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J2 EAD When J1 Changes Status: Complete Transition Guide
Your J-2 EAD becomes invalid immediately when your spouse changes from J-1 status. Here is what that means for your work authorization and what to do next.
By Alicja
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I-765
Processing Times
J2 EAD Application Status: How to Track Your Case
You filed your J-2 EAD application. Now what? Here's how to track your case and understand what each status message actually means.
By Michal
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I-765
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L-2 EAD vs H-4 EAD: Why They're Completely Different in 2026
L-2 and H-4 spouses both need work authorization, but their paths differ completely. One works immediately. The other waits months.
By Alicja