ARTICLES
USCIS Form I-751 basics as of 2026-10-27: what conditional permanent residence is, the 90-day filing window, joint filing and waivers, evidence, fees via G-1055, filing addresses, receipt notice extension, interviews, and why I-90 is not used by conditional residents.
By Pacheco Couceiro
USCIS Form I-130 basics as of 2026-10-23: who can petition for which relatives, immediate relatives vs preference categories, priority dates, evidence, where to file (including the October 2026 filing-location update), fees via G-1055, next steps (I-485 or consular processing), and notario-fraud warning.
By Pacheco Couceiro
USCIS Form I-90 basics as of 2026-10-20: who files (and when conditional residents use I-751/I-829 instead), common reasons, commuter notes for the border region, evidence, online vs mail filing, the 36-month receipt-notice extension, biometrics, and notario-fraud warning.
By Pacheco Couceiro
USCIS naturalization eligibility for the 5-year LPR and 3-year spouse paths, Form N-400 filing overview, continuous residence and physical presence, and 2008 vs 2025 civics test rules as of 2026-10-16.
By Pacheco Couceiro
Who may give immigration legal advice (attorneys and EOIR-accredited representatives), USCIS/EOIR notario warnings, free official forms, and how to report immigration scams.
By Pacheco Couceiro
How to find your USCIS receipt number, use Case Status Online, read Form I-797 notices, and check processing times.
By Pacheco Couceiro