Immigration & Legal Status
Practical, sourced explainers on US immigration status — green cards, marriage petitions, case status, DACA, asylum, and free legal help in NYC. These are not legal advice; every case is different, and immigration rules change often.
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How to Renew a Green Card
Form I-90, the six-month window, and why a conditional 2-year card is a completely different process. Read the guide →
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How to Get a Green Card Through Marriage
Adjustment of status vs. consular processing, and why marrying a citizen vs. a green card holder changes the timeline. Read the guide →
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How to Check Your Immigration Case Status
USCIS and immigration court run on two separate systems — using the wrong one won't tell you anything. Read the guide →
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DACA: Renewal, First-Time Applications, and Checking Your Status
What USCIS is currently accepting and processing, and why this page can change without much notice. Read the guide →
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How to Apply for Asylum in the US
Affirmative vs. defensive asylum, the strict one-year deadline, and why this isn't a process to DIY. Read the guide →
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Free and Low-Cost Immigration Lawyers in NYC
ActionNYC, CUNY Citizenship Now, and DOJ-recognized nonprofits — plus a warning about notarios. Read the guide →