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Immigration

Public Charge Rule Eliminated

The Biden Administration announced that it will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule in court. The rule went through many different lawsuits, causing constant changes in the implementation of the rule, sometimes changing from one day to the…

Jenny ZhanMarch 10, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I file a mandamus for my delayed EB-5 application, or must I wait to be beyond the estimated processing times?

As described in an earlier blog post, one option for those who have been waiting an unreasonably long time for the government to adjudicate their immigrant petition is suing USCIS through a mandamus action. Some who are considering this option…

Jenny ZhanMarch 4, 2021

Family Immigration Immigration

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Overturn Immigrant Visa Ban

On April 23, 2020, the former president suspended the entry of certain employment and family-based green cards for 60 days. This proclamation was originally signed on April 22, 2020 (and was valid for 60 days), and President Trump later extended…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 25, 2021

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Immigration

What is the Eb-1a green card application process? How long does it take to get an Eb-1a green card?

To qualify for the EB-1A Green Card, you will need to prove that you are one of the small percentage of people who have risen to the very top of your field. To prove that you qualify for the Eb-1A green card,…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 24, 2021

E-2 Visa Extraordinary Ability Immigration Investor Visas

What are Some Visa and Green Card Options for Entrepreneurs & Investors?

The U.S. is the land of opportunity and the perfect place for entrepreneurs to realize their dream. If you want to start and run a business in the U.S., or if you want to purchase and manage an already existing business…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 23, 2021

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Immigration

I just received a green card. Do I need to keep track of all my international trips?

A “green card” or permanent resident card is a document that shows a that a person can stay in the U.S. and work here in almost any capacity. One is eligible to apply for permanent residence/green card through certain family…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Family Immigration Immigration

Adjustment of Status under the benefit of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

I currently have no legal immigration status in the United States and after years of working with my current employer, my current employer wants to help me obtain my green card. Is it true that I might be able to…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 16, 2021

EB-5 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

What is an EB-5 Direct Investment? Can I get a Green Card through the EB-5 Program if I am an Entrepreneur?

Overview of EB-5 Direct Investment Program The EB-5 Investment Immigration program allows a petitioner who has invested $800,000 into a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,050,000 into a non-TEA area to obtain a green card, if they invest in a…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 26, 2021

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Approvals

Marriage Based Green Card Approval

Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. The client was granted conditional legal permanent residency for two years and will be able to remove the conditions on the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 17, 2020

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Approvals

Green Card Renewal Application Approved

We just had an green card renewal approval for a Swedish national. The applicant will receive a green card that is valid for 10 years. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 16, 2020

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Immigration

What Is the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, which recently passed in the Senate? What will its effects be?

Is it true that the Senate passed a bill that would affect the green card backlog? Yes -- on December 2, the U.S. Senate passed an amended version of the “Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act” which passed the U.S. House…

Jenny ZhanDecember 14, 2020

Immigration

I was born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomatic officer. Do I get U.S. citizenship at birth? If not, how can I become a U.S. citizen?

In short, no -- a child born in the United States to a foreign diplomatic officer does not receive U.S. citizenship at birth. However, many employees of foreign governments -- including consular officials -- are not considered “foreign diplomatic officers”…

Jenny ZhanDecember 9, 2020

Approvals

Marriage Based Green Card Approval

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2020

Approvals

Green Card approval for a National of India based on 204(l) reinstatement

We just had a client who was approved for a green card by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The applicant's spouse passed away after the approval of the spouse's I-140 and the applicant was able to utilize Section 204(l) Relief…

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2020

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Immigration

Do I need to pass an English language test to get a green card/U.S. citizenship? What about the civics test?

Applying for a green card You will not have to complete a language test at your green card interview. However, with your green card application (more specifically, with your I-944 form, you will have to submit evidence about your English…

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2020

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Immigration

Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for a green card

I am interested in applying for a green card, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential of affecting a green card based application process whether the…

Jenny ZhanNovember 16, 2020

Approvals

Green Card Approval at the New Jersey field office for a spouse of a U.S. citizen

We just had a green card approval in New Jersey for the spouse of a U.S. citizen. In cases where a green card is granted when the couple has been married for less than 2 years, the spouse will receive…

Jenny ZhanNovember 12, 2020

Approvals

Green Card Approval for EB3 Applicant & Spouse

We just had a green card approval in the EB3 category. The applicant was sponsored for a green card by their U.S. employer and the applicant and spouse were granted green cards without interview. Click on the buttons below…

Jenny ZhanNovember 5, 2020

Approvals

Green Card approval at New York Field Office for Spouse of U.S. Citizen

We just had a green card approval in New York for the spouse of a U.S. citizen. In cases where a green card is granted when the couple has been married for less than 2 years, the spouse will receive…

Jenny ZhanNovember 5, 2020

Approvals

Green Card approval for Beneficiary of EB1A Extraordinary Ability Petition

We just received a green card approval for an EB1A self-petitioner. The applicant is a data research scientist whose field of expertise was highly specialized. We were able to port an earlier priority date from an EB-2 to an EB-1A…

Jenny ZhanOctober 22, 2020

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Family Immigration Immigration

I filed a family based Adjustment of Status. Where and how will my application be processed? What is USCIS Chicago Lockbox? What is National Benefits Center?

If you recently filed a family based Adjustment of Status application, you may be wondering how and where will your green card application be processed. Please note that you can adjust your status if you are either an immediate relative…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2020

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I entered the US without status 20 years ago but I have family members that have served in the US military. Does this qualify me for a Green Card?

Having a military family member does not automatically qualify a noncitizen for a green card, but the military family member can potentially lead to an easier path in obtaining a green card. In most green card cases, a noncitizen must…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

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Family Immigration Immigration

Dealing with the unlawful presence bars when applying for a green card through the adjustment of status process.

I am from Peru and live in the United States with status under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, (DACA) which I obtained 8 years ago when I was 20 years old. I married a United States citizen last year and…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 1, 2020

COVID-19

I am a green card holder and have not returned to the U.S. due to COVID-19. Will this impact my green card? How can I preserve my permanent resident status?

The Covid-19 crisis has caused large disruptions in daily life and created significant difficulties for international travel. Many green card holders were outside the U.S. when the crisis hit and may be reluctant to travel back to the U.S. for…

Jenny ZhanAugust 19, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

Extended time spent abroad and other circumstances that might place my Green Card status at risk. Can I lose my Green Card for being away too long?

Although a green card holder or legal permanent resident, “LPR” is permitted to travel outside the United States, green card holders need to be aware of certain activity that can cause an immigration officer to suspect that they may have…

Jenny ZhanJuly 27, 2020

Public Charge Rule Eliminated

Can I file a mandamus for my delayed EB-5 application, or must I wait to be beyond the estimated processing times?

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Overturn Immigrant Visa Ban

What is the Eb-1a green card application process? How long does it take to get an Eb-1a green card?

What are Some Visa and Green Card Options for Entrepreneurs & Investors?

I just received a green card. Do I need to keep track of all my international trips?

Adjustment of Status under the benefit of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

What is an EB-5 Direct Investment? Can I get a Green Card through the EB-5 Program if I am an Entrepreneur?

Marriage Based Green Card Approval

Green Card Renewal Application Approved

What Is the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, which recently passed in the Senate? What will its effects be?

I was born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomatic officer. Do I get U.S. citizenship at birth? If not, how can I become a U.S. citizen?

Marriage Based Green Card Approval

Green Card approval for a National of India based on 204(l) reinstatement

Do I need to pass an English language test to get a green card/U.S. citizenship? What about the civics test?

Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for a green card

Green Card Approval at the New Jersey field office for a spouse of a U.S. citizen

Green Card Approval for EB3 Applicant & Spouse

Green Card approval at New York Field Office for Spouse of U.S. Citizen

Green Card approval for Beneficiary of EB1A Extraordinary Ability Petition

I filed a family based Adjustment of Status. Where and how will my application be processed? What is USCIS Chicago Lockbox? What is National Benefits Center?

I entered the US without status 20 years ago but I have family members that have served in the US military. Does this qualify me for a Green Card?

Dealing with the unlawful presence bars when applying for a green card through the adjustment of status process.

I am a green card holder and have not returned to the U.S. due to COVID-19. Will this impact my green card? How can I preserve my permanent resident status?

Extended time spent abroad and other circumstances that might place my Green Card status at risk. Can I lose my Green Card for being away too long?

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