About GreenCardTracker

GreenCardTracker is an independent information resource for people navigating the U.S. green card process. We translate USCIS and State Department documentation into plain English, build free tools to answer common questions, and keep our content current as policy changes.

What we are

An editorial site. We read primary government sources — USCIS guidance, State Department bulletins, federal regulations, AAO decisions — and write what they actually say.

What we are not

We are not a law firm. We don't represent clients, file petitions, or give legal advice tailored to specific cases. When your situation needs that kind of help, we tell you to find a licensed immigration attorney.

How we make money

GreenCardTracker is supported by display advertising, affiliate links to immigration-adjacent services (credential evaluations, document translations), and referrals to licensed immigration attorneys. We disclose this on every page where it's relevant. We never let advertisers influence our editorial content.

Our editorial standards

• Every factual claim links to a primary government source
• Every page shows when it was last updated
• Every guide includes a "not legal advice" disclaimer
• We correct errors quickly and transparently
• We say "we don't know" when something is unclear or recently changed

Contact

Spotted an error? Have a question? Email [email protected].