Editorial Policy

GreenCardTracker is an independent editorial publication. Here is how we work.

Sourcing

Every factual claim on this site links to a primary government source — USCIS, U.S. Department of State, federal regulations, AAO decisions, or DOJ EOIR guidance. We avoid citing other commentary sites as authority. When we cite an attorney or news outlet, we link to their original work and identify them as a secondary source.

AI-assisted drafting

We use AI tools (large language models) to help draft, structure, and edit content. Every published piece is reviewed by a human editor before publication and verified against primary sources. We do not publish unedited AI output.

Updates and corrections

Every page on this site shows when it was last updated. Major changes — new USCIS guidance, court rulings, fee schedule updates — trigger a review of all related content within 48 hours. If we publish a factual error, we correct it as soon as we're aware and note the correction at the bottom of the page.

Independence from advertisers

We accept display advertising, affiliate referrals, and lead-generation arrangements with immigration attorneys. None of these relationships influence editorial content. Advertisers cannot review our coverage before publication, dictate topics, or change our recommendations. Affiliate links are clearly marked.

What we are not qualified to do

Our editors are journalists and researchers, not licensed immigration attorneys. We do not give case-specific legal advice, predict the outcome of any individual case, or fill out forms for readers. When a question demands legal advice, we say so and recommend speaking with an attorney.

Contact

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