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Marriage and family green cards should be the happy part. Too often they're slowed by scams, money-focused attorneys, and silence. Get honest help and a clear path, starting with a free 8-minute check.

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The hardest part isn't the love. It's knowing who to trust.

You just want your spouse, your child, or your parent here with you. But the process is full of attorneys who take your money and hand you to a paralegal, RFEs that appear out of nowhere, and timelines no one will explain. You shouldn't have to wonder whether you're being looked after or taken advantage of.

Clarity at every step.

Know your path and your timeline.
A free 8-minute check shows whether a marriage green card, an I-130 petition, or another route fits your family, and what the timeline really looks like.
Get introduced to an attorney who's straight with you.
Get introduced to a vetted attorney, not a firm that hands you to a paralegal, with their credentials and reviews in front of you.
Keep your family's documents together.
Store your evidence, forms, and correspondence in one place you can both see, ready for consular processing or an RFE.
No surprises on cost or time.
See what each step involves before you commit, so a process about family doesn't become a source of stress.

Which path applies to your situation.

Every route leads to a deeper explainer built for your situation. Not sure? The free check shows which paths may apply.

We treat your family like family.

This is about the people you love, not a transaction. You shouldn't have to second-guess whether your attorney actually cares. We built Immigration Pathways so families get honest guidance and a process they can actually see.

Why people trust Immigration Pathways.

Vetted, straight-talking attorneys.
Attorneys you're introduced to handle family cases personally, not by passing you to a paralegal, with their credentials and reviews in view.
Guidance built for your case.
Built specifically for immigration, our technology turns consular processing and family petitions into clear, accurate next steps.
Nothing hidden.
Track your status, documents, and next steps anytime. No more paying and waiting in silence.
The honest truth.
Your information stays protected, and we tell you the truth about your options and your timeline, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.

Three steps to clarity.

A clear path from your first question to an attorney experienced in your situation, with everything in one place.

  1. 01

    Step one.

    Check your eligibility.

    Answer a few questions and get a free read on which family route fits and what the timeline looks like.

    Check my eligibility
  2. 02

    Step two.

    Build your profile.

    Organize your family's documents and evidence once, in one place you can both see.

    Get guidance
  3. 03

    Step three.

    Get introduced to a vetted attorney.

    Work with an attorney who handles your case personally, in one shared space.

    Start building my case

Get your family where they belong.

You'll know your path and your timeline, you'll have an attorney who's honest with you, and you'll see exactly where your case stands at every step. The visa stops being the thing keeping your family apart.

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FAQ

Do I need an attorney for a marriage green card, or can I do it myself?

You can file on your own, and a great many straightforward cases are approved that way. The cases that go wrong tend to be the ones that looked simple. A prior overstay or period of unlawful presence, an earlier marriage that wasn't properly terminated, a previous refusal or any finding of misrepresentation, an arrest however minor or long ago, or an entry without inspection each change the analysis, and some create problems that are very hard to undo once a form has been filed. If none of that is in your history, self-filing is a reasonable choice. If any of it is, one consultation is inexpensive next to the alternative.

How long does the process really take?

It depends on the route, and the ranges are wide enough that any single figure quoted on a website will be wrong for someone. USCIS publishes current processing times by form and field office, which is the number to work from. What drives yours: whether your spouse is a US citizen or a permanent resident, since spouses of citizens are immediate relatives and don't wait for a visa number while spouses of permanent residents do; whether you're adjusting status here or processing through a consulate abroad; which office or consulate handles your case, as they differ considerably; and whether an RFE or an interview is added along the way.

What's the difference between consular processing and adjustment of status?

Adjustment of status means applying for your green card from inside the United States, on Form I-485, with an interview at a USCIS field office where one is required. Consular processing means applying from abroad, through the National Visa Center and then an embassy or consulate, after which you enter on an immigrant visa. Adjustment lets you apply for work authorization and advance parole while you wait, and traveling without advance parole can be treated as abandoning the application - though people holding H-1B or L-1 status, and their dependents, can travel on their own visa without that risk. Whether you can adjust at all depends on how you entered and the status you hold now.

How do I avoid scams and money-focused firms?

The warning signs are consistent. Anyone who guarantees an outcome. Anyone who isn't a licensed attorney or a representative accredited by the Department of Justice - in many countries a notary is a qualified legal professional, and a US notario is not, which is one of the most common ways people are harmed. Anyone who asks you to sign blank or incomplete forms, keeps your original documents, won't give you copies of what was filed for you, or suggests putting anything untrue on a form. Pressure to pay cash immediately with no written agreement. What good looks like: a written engagement letter setting out scope and fee, copies of everything filed. If you have concern you can ask for license and verify yourself with the state bar.

What happens if we get an RFE?

It means the officer needs more information before deciding, not that you've been refused. In marriage cases it most often asks for further proof the relationship is genuine, joint finances, evidence of living together, photographs across a period of time, communications, sworn statements from people who know you, or for a civil document that was missing, untranslated or incorrectly translated, or for a corrected medical examination. Two things matter: don't miss the deadline, because a late response is usually treated as a denial, and don't send the bare minimum. A thorough response is what turns these around.

How do the attorney introductions work?

Once you've completed the eligibility check and created your profile to organize your information, we introduce you to licensed immigration attorneys whose practice covers your visa category and jurisdiction. Each attorney has been verified: bar admission, experience, and practice focus.


You review the introductions, choose who you'd like to speak with, and have your consultation. You are never obligated to hire anyone we introduce you to, and the attorney is never obligated to take your case. Immigration Pathways is not a law firm and not a lawyer referral service. We don't select an attorney for you or steer you toward one; we introduce you to attorneys whose stated practice covers your situation, and the choice is yours.

Is this legal advice?

No. Immigration Pathways is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The eligibility check, the pathway information on this site, and anything our team tells you are general information to help you understand your options and organize your case. They are not a legal opinion about your situation, and using the platform does not create an attorney-client relationship with us.


Legal advice comes from the licensed immigration attorney you choose to work with. Your attorney–client relationship is with them, your communications with them are protected in the ordinary way, and they are responsible for your legal strategy and filings.

How much does the whole process cost?

There are two parts. The eligibility check and organizing your information on Immigration Pathways are free. Legal fees are set by the attorney you choose, agreed directly between you and them, and shown to you before you commit. Government filing fees are separate and set by USCIS and the State Department.


Attorneys on the platform quote fixed-scope fees wherever the case allows, so you know the cost of each stage up front rather than paying by the hour. We don't add a percentage to your attorney's fee, and we never charge you for an introduction.