If you currently hold a conditional green card, you will need to file Form I-751 to obtain your permanent green card. If you have a regular green card, you can file Form I-90 to renew it.
To maximize the chances of approval of an NIW green card petition, the applicant must take care to identify and present sufficient details on how his or her specific work will “impact the United States at a level commensurate with…
In order to have probative value, foreign equivalency reports must explain the applicant’s courses and credit hours taken and show analysis and knowledge of the foreign education system.
We had a EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) I-140 petition approved from USCIS Nebraska Service Center in only 1 month after it was filed, without premium processing.
Today, The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” announced that effective September 26, 2022, green card validity dates are being extended for a period of 24 months after the date of expiration.
On September 28, 2022, USCIS announced an increase to the number of days a green card can be automatically extended for, for Form I-90’s that are properly submitted.
While there is no law that clearly permits or prohibits it, in practice, minor children with a pending adjustment of status petition are generally allowed to attend school.
Section 319(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, “INA” allows for the surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased U.S. Citizen military service member who died during a period of his honorable service.
Pursuant to Section 329A of the Immigration Act, certain noncitizens of the United States may be eligible for U.S. citizenship after their passing away if they meet certain eligibility criteria.
Under the dual intent doctrine, a foreign national who has applied for permanent residence in Canada may also apply to enter Canada under a temporary visa, such as a visitor, student, or worker.
We just had an E-2 approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The applicant is a national of Turkey who was eligible through her purchase of a gas station with a convenience store.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” reported earlier this year that they will not be requiring passport photos for N-600 applications which is the similar policy for applicants for Naturalization using USCIS Form N-400.
The maximum stay for one J-1 professor or research scholar program is 5 years, and an applicant must wait two years before being allowed to participate in a new J-1 program.
We just had an EB1A I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The applicant is a renowned expert in business management and directing strategic investments.
If you have been laid off from your U.S. job you may have a 60 day grace period that will give you time to find a new employer, change to a new status or make plans to depart the U.S.
Scott Legal just received an E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Australia. The E-2 Company is based in New York managing a video production company.
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