Ilona Bray

By , J.D. University of Washington School of Law Until May of 2026, foreign nationals who were already living lawfully in the United States (for instance, on a nonimmigrant visa) and who were eligible for lawful permanent residence (a green card) could basically count on being able to “adjust status.” In other words, they could submit their green card application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and have the entire process (medical exam, biometrics, USCIS interview, and so...

By , J.D. University of Washington School of Law If you receive a K-1 fianc� visa with which to enter the United States and marry a U.S. citizen, your unmarried children under the age of 21, whether or not they are the biological children of your U.S. fianc�, might be eligible to accompany you. They are legally considered your "derivatives," and can apply for K-2 visas.

By , J.D. University of Washington School of Law No matter your age, there might come a time when your living space exceeds your needs. Perhaps your children have moved out, a partner has left or passed on, or the responsibilities of maintaining a large home and property are just too much. If so, it might make sense to move into something smaller or tailored to your needs, such as a condominium, retirement home, or senior living facility.