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I-864 income calculatorMost family-based green card sponsors must show income of at least 125% of the federal poverty guidelines on Form I-864 (100% for active-duty military sponsoring a spouse or child). For a household of 2 in the 48 contiguous states that is $27,050 under the guidelines effective March 1, 2026.Naturalization date calculatorMost green card holders can apply for US citizenship 5 years after becoming a permanent resident, or 3 years if married to and living with a US citizen. USCIS accepts Form N-400 up to 90 days before that anniversary. This calculator shows your earliest filing date and checks your physical presence.Sponsorship cost estimatorSponsoring a worker means paying government filing fees that depend on the visa, your company size and whether the worker is new to your company. This estimator uses USCIS's fee schedule (edition dated September 9, 2026) and Canada's LMIA fees to total the government costs, plus your legal fees.Visa bulletin trackerThe US Department of State's monthly visa bulletin shows which green card applicants can move forward, based on their priority date, category and country of birth. This tracker shows the latest final action dates and dates for filing for family-sponsored and employment-based categories.
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