📢 The Family-Based Green Card Process—Step by Step

⚠️ Important: Every case is fact-specific. This video is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Here’s a simple breakdown 👇 📝 STEP 1: File the Core Forms For most immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, the key requirement is a lawful entry into the U.S. Required forms: • I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) • I-130A (ONLY for spouses) • I-485 (Adjustment of Status) • I-864 (Affidavit of Support) Optional forms (use caution ⚠️): • I-765 (Work Permit) • I-131 (Travel Document – highly discouraged in many cases) 💳 Filing Fees Tip: Use Form G-1650 to pay. While the G-1450, credit card authorization form is allowed, we’re seeing more payment issues because fees are split into multiple charges. 📬 STEP 2: What Happens After Filing? • 2–4 weeks: Receipt notices + online access codes 📍 STEP 3: Biometrics Appointment • 2–3 weeks after receipts: Fingerprinting + background check—quick but critical. ⏳ STEP 4: Interview Can Come FAST In some cases, as soon as 1 month after biometrics, you may be scheduled for your green card interview. ⚖️ STEP 5: Interview + Decision After your interview, there is NO exact timeline for a decision. Some approvals happen quickly… others take time. 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into U.S. immigration laws! I generally focus on family-based green cards and naturalization, but also discuss changes in immigration law/policy. We accept cases nationwide! 📞 Contact Us: (914) 885-3961 🌐 Visit Our Website: https://darianlaw.com/schedule-a-cons... This is an attorney advertisement. Darian Immigration Law, PC Pouyan Darian, Esq. 275 Route 304 Suite 300 Bardonia, NY 10954