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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 [...]
I hired an immigration lawyer who is not licensed in the specific U.S. state I plan to move to and work in. Is she permitted to represent me on my immigration case?
Yes. A lawyer in good standing who is licensed in any of the 50 U.S. states is permitted to practice U.S. immigration law in [...]
What is advance parole? When would I need to apply for advance parole?
If you are applying for a green card either through a family or employment basis, it may take several months (or even years, depending [...]
September Visa Bulletin: Little Movement Across All Categories
In the September 2020 visa bulletin, there is little movement in most employment visa categories. In EB-1, China and India advanced three weeks to [...]
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 [...]
What is a green card medical examination? When should I submit my medical exam to USCIS?
If you are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and you want to apply for a green card while staying in the [...]
Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Reinstated for all States Except for Vermont, Connecticut, and New York
On July 30, 2020, New York District Court Judge George Daniels issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the public charge rules. On August 12, 2020, [...]
Canadians travelling to the U.S. during Covid: Q&A
I am a Canadian national. Can I cross the U.S./Canada land border? No. The joint U.S.-Canada initiative that was first implemented on March 21, [...]
New York Federal District Court Issues Temporary Injunction on State Department and DHS Public Charge Rules
On July 30, 2020, New York District Court Judge George Daniels issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the public charge rules. This injunction applies [...]
I am getting married, and I want to help my partner and future spouse obtain a green card. What are my options?
When determining how to best help your spouse or potential spouse obtain a Green Card, we must first determine your current immigration status; whether [...]
My spouse applied for a Green Card for me, should I expect an interview?
Most certainly yes. The primary goal when applying for a Green Card through a spouse is to convince the Immigration Officer reviewing your case [...]
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 [...]
Trump Administration Signs Executive Memorandum to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census
The Trump Administration has signed an executive memorandum on Tuesday that will exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2020 census. Every 10 years, the federal [...]
August Visa Bulletin Significant Advances in Employment Based Categories
In the August 2020 visa bulletin, there is significant advances in most employment visa categories. In EB-1, China advanced almost six months to February [...]
Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
ICE has announced today that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures for another 30 days, or until August 19, 2020. In [...]
Update on USCIS Furlough of Employees
USCIS has issued furlough notices to 70% of its workforce at the end of June. USCIS is a for profit agency that uses application [...]
I worked unauthorized in the U.S. Can I adjust my status if I married a U.S. citizen?
Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (e.g. F-1 visa) and you are planning to file [...]
What is I-944 form? What evidence do I have to submit with the I-944 form? When do I have to submit the I-944 form?
The I-944 form is used by a green card applicant to demonstrate that he/she is not inadmissible based on the public charge ground of [...]
What is a leading role for the purposes of EB-1A green card? What is a critical role? What is an organization with distinguished reputation?
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 [...]
What is a high salary for the purposes of O-1B visa? How can I meet this requirement?
The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary [...]
USCIS Resumes Naturalization Ceremonies
After halting all in person interviews and naturalization ceremonies for 3 months since March amid the coronavirus pandemic, USCIS has resumed naturalization ceremonies last [...]
What are Some Disqualifying Factors for Citizenship? Can I Become a Citizen if I Committed a Crime?
There are a number of factors that can derail the citizenship process. There are outlined below. You can find out more about citizenship by [...]
Fiscal Year 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Selected
U.S. Statement Department have announced that they have chosen the winners of the FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery. Although the announcement of the winners [...]
What are the immigration consequences Associated with Fire Arms Offenses?
This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last posts dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and [...]
What are the immigration consequences Associated with Crimes of Domestic Violence?
This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last posts dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and [...]
What are the immigration consequences Associated with Drug Convictions?
This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last posts dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and [...]
What are the immigration consequences Associated with an Aggravated Felony?
This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last post dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and [...]
What makes a noncitizen inadmissible or deportable?
Inadmissibility The concept of inadmissibility is a legal concept created by immigration law that describes the process of a noncitizen attempting entry or admission [...]
Department of Labor will not Extend Time to Respond to Inquiries and Recruit for PERM Filings
On March 20, 2020, DOL initially relaxed its related filing rules due to the challenges facing businesses during the COVID pandemic. Department of Labor’s [...]
What criminal convictions create immigration consequences making a noncitizen inadmissible or deportable? What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What is a CIMT?
Criminal convictions that affect a noncitizen include certain convictions that make a noncitizen inadmissible which include offenses considered Crimes involving moral turpitude (“CIMT”). Criminal [...]
How many years can I stay in the U.S. on O-1 visa? Does O-1 visa lead to a green card? For which green card should I apply if I am in the U.S. on an O-1 visa?
The immigration regulations state that O-1 visa holder can come to the U.S. to perform services relating to an event/events and the O-1 visa [...]
I want to apply for an employment based green card. Can I file the Adjustment of Status application concurrently with the I-140 petition? What is chargeability?
If you want to apply for a green card (for example the EB-1A green card), you will first have to file an I-140 green [...]
Do I have to have an Employment Offer for the Eb-1A green card? Can I file a self-petition for the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit if I file a self-petition?
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 [...]
Can I get a Green Card if I have an L-1 Visa? Can I move from an L-1A to a Green Card? What are the differences between and L-1A and EB-1C?
On paper, the criteria for an L-1A and EB-1C are similar. In both cases, the following must exist: a qualifying relationship must exist between [...]
