Green-Card Eligibility Checker
Immigration
Screens the common family, marriage, employment, and humanitarian bases for a green card and identifies the likely category.
Immigration
Know your path to status before you call.
Immigration eligibility turns on category and status. This checker points to the likely green-card path and a realistic processing-time range, so applicants arrive understanding their options.
Who it’s for
Families, spouses, and workers exploring a green card or citizenship.
Why it works
A clear first read on category and timeline builds the trust that turns a nervous inquiry into a client.
The immigration toolkit
5 calculators, one practice area.
Each runs in the visitor’s browser, shows a real answer instantly, then routes a lead to the firm. No sign-up, nothing stored.
I-864 Affidavit of Support — Income Requirement
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I-864 Affidavit of Support — Income Requirement
Naturalization Eligibility & Earliest-Filing Estimator
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Naturalization Eligibility & Earliest-Filing Estimator
USCIS Filing-Fee Estimator
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USCIS Filing-Fee Estimator
Green-Card Wait Estimator
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Green-Card Wait Estimator (Visa Bulletin)
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See your estimate for yourself.
This is the real tool your visitors would use, recolored to your firm.
This is an illustrative estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice, it does not create an attorney–client relationship, and it is not a quote, promise, prediction, or guarantee of any benefit, amount, eligibility, deadline, or outcome. Figures are based on published government sources as of the date shown and change over time; results may not reflect current law or the facts of your situation. Do not rely on this tool — consult a licensed attorney before taking or refraining from any action.
How it works
From curious to qualified, in three steps.
01
Pick your basis
Marriage, family, employment, or humanitarian.
02
See your path
The likely category and whether you can file now.
03
Plan the timeline
A realistic processing-time range.
The key numbers
The verified figures behind the math.
Every calculator draws on published government sources, dated and monitored. These are the current ones for immigration.
2: 27,050 · 3: 34,150 · 4: 41,250
2026 I-864P 125% FPG — 48 contiguous states (key sizes)
As of 2026 · USCIS Form I-864P, 2026 HHS Poverty Guidelines (125% column), 48 contiguous states + DC
7,100
Per-additional-person increment (48 states, 125%)
As of 2026 · Derived from I-864P 2026 (each step of household size adds a fixed amount)
online: 625 · paper: 675
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
As of 2026 · USCIS Form G-1055 Fee Schedule (ed. 2026-05-29)
1,440
I-485 Adjust Status
As of 2026 · USCIS G-1055
online: 710 · paper: 760
N-400 Naturalization
As of 2026 · USCIS G-1055
675
I-129F Fiancé(e)
As of 2026 · USCIS G-1055
Common questions
Immigration — answered.
How long do immigration cases usually take?
Processing times vary widely by case type and by the agency handling it, such as USCIS, and can shift with policy and backlogs. Checking current estimates for your specific category sets realistic expectations.
What’s the difference between a green card and citizenship?
A green card grants lawful permanent residence with the right to live and work here, while citizenship through naturalization adds rights like voting and a U.S. passport. Many people hold a green card for years before naturalizing under the rules administered by USCIS.
Can a criminal record affect my immigration case?
Yes — certain offenses can have serious immigration consequences, sometimes even old or minor ones. It’s important to review any record with counsel before filing anything with USCIS.
Do I need to keep my information updated with immigration?
Generally yes; immigrants are typically required to report address changes and keep records current with the relevant agency. Staying current helps you receive notices and avoid avoidable problems.
Can my family members get status through me?
Many immigration pathways allow certain family members to be included or to follow, depending on your status and category under the immigration laws administered by USCIS. The specifics depend heavily on the relationship and the pathway.
Why it’s built this way
Numbers you can stand behind.
Official sources only
Every figure traces to a federal or state primary source — VA, SSA, IRS, USCIS, the U.S. Trustee — with its effective date shown.
Attorney-reviewed
Tools are reviewed by a licensed attorney and ship as illustrative information, never as advice or a guarantee.
Always current
Monitored on each source’s own cadence — annual COLA, quarterly IRS interest, and so on — so a stale number can’t linger.
Zero retention
The math runs in the visitor’s browser. No claimant data is stored unless they choose to send it to the firm.
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This is an illustrative estimate for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice, it does not create an attorney–client relationship, and it is not a quote, promise, prediction, or guarantee of any benefit, amount, eligibility, deadline, or outcome. Figures are based on published government sources as of the date shown and change over time; results may not reflect current law or the facts of your situation. Do not rely on this tool — consult a licensed attorney before taking or refraining from any action.