Day: October 29, 2025

Family-Based Visa

Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference Immigration Categories

There are two family immigration categories for relatives of a U.S. citizen. An Immediate Relative is the spouse, unmarried child under 21, or parent of a U.S. citizen. All other qualifying family members immigrate under the Family Preference categories. The primary difference is that Immediate Relatives have an unlimited number of visas available,

DHS Ends Employment Authorization Auto Extension

Following an interim final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the auto extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for timely renewal applicants will end on October 30, 2025. This applies to most EAD categories. This reverses the up to 540-day automatic extension that was in place for

I-864 Affidavit of Support: A Sponsor’s Guide

Signing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as a sponsor means entering a contract with the U.S. Government and undertaking specific financial and legal responsibilities for the immigrant you’re sponsoring. An I-864 affidavit shows the government an immigrant won’t rely on them