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Investor visas, self-petitions, family sponsorships, green cards — written the way an attorney explains it to a friend, not the way the government writes a form.

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EB-5 Investor Visa Guide
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Investor Visa Form I-526E

EB-5 Investor Visa Guide

Get a U.S. green card through investment. Covers TEA regions, capital thresholds, regional centers vs. direct investment, and I-526E filing.

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Self-Petition Form I-140

NIW National Interest Waiver

A green card for work that benefits the U.S. — no employer or job offer required. Covers the Dhanasar three-prong test and who qualifies.

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Family Immigration Form I-130

Family Petition Playbook

Sponsor a spouse, parent, child, or sibling for a U.S. green card. Covers I-130 filing, priority dates, and the full path to permanent residency.

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Adjustment of Status Form I-485

AOS Discretion Checklist

A step-by-step checklist for Adjustment of Status applicants. What to file, what officers look for, and how the 2025 discretion memo affects your case.

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Marriage Visa I-130 / I-129F

Marriage Green Card Guide

Marriage- and fiancé-based green cards from start to finish — including the bona-fide relationship evidence that decides your case.

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