Ilona Bray
J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
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Requesting a Hearing on a Naturalization Decision
Learn how and when to request administrative review of your citizenship denial.
Speeding Up the Immigration Process in Emergency Situations: Expedited Processing
Processing of immigration applications in the U.S. is inherently time intensive. In rare emergency cases, immigrants may be able to speed up the process.
Steps to Become an American Citizen
How to get U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process, step by step.
Can Children of Undocumented Immigrants Legally Stay in the U.S.?
Children born in the United States to undocumented (illegal) immigrants are U.S. citizens. Children born outside the U.S. may also have options.
Traveling Outside of the U.S. as a Green Card Holder
Once you've become a permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) traveling abroad and returning to the U.S. becomes easy. Even so, there are rules you should be aware of, particularly if you might get stuck outside the United States.
Should I Get Married Abroad or Bring My Foreign Fiancé to the U.S.?
If you're a U.S. citizen, you have various application options for getting a green card (permanent resident status) for your soon-to-be spouse.
Mistakes That Threaten a Marriage-Based Visa or Green Card
Here are five common errors that can lead to problems getting a visa or green card based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
How Long Does the I-130 Petition Process Take?
An overview of the timeline to USCIS approval of an I-130 petition for immigrant family members.
How Long Does It Take to Sponsor a U.S. Citizen's Family Member for a Green Card?
An overview of the various factors that determine the time it will take to get a green card for a foreign family member.
How Much Financial Support Immigrants Need for a Family-Based Green Card
People immigrating to the U.S. through family or through an employer that's owned by family will have to show that the U.S. petitioner is willing and able to act as financial sponsor.