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Have you entered the US without visas?

Generally, it’s a problem if you entered the US without a visa (or without ESTA)...

Which visas cause problems for marriage-based green card applications?

Certain types of visas do not allow you to apply for a green card from...

Are you Canadian and applying for a marriage-based green card? There are special (usually positive) issues for Canadians as related to entering the US.

Canadians are entitled to various benefits when they enter the US. First, the visa requirements...

Why can’t you plan to enter the US with a nonimmigrant visa and apply for a green card?

US immigration law separates visas into three categories: nonimmigrant intent visa; immigrant-intent visa; and dual-intent...

Are you eligible for a marriage-based green card from within the US, and are you married to more than one person at the same time?

USCIS will only recognize your first marriage as a valid marriage for immigration purposes. With...

Are you eligible for a marriage-based green card within the US? What is your marital status—engaged or married?

What is your Marital Status? Are you engaged or married?  If you’re trying to figure...