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 [...]
USCIS Announces US Service Members and Veterans can File for Naturalization Online
USCIS announced today that U.S. service members and veterans can now file for naturalization online. Naturalization is the process a legal permanent resident must [...]
What is the EB-1B Green Card? What are the Criteria for the EB-1B Green Card? Do I qualify for EB-1B Green Card?
The EB-1B Green Card is designated for outstanding researchers and professors. To qualify for the EB-1B green card, you have to demonstrate international recognition [...]
US Court of Appeals Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Immigrant Health Care Public Charge Requirements
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunctions against the immigrant visa public charge requirement issued by a [...]
I participated as a judge of the work of others in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A green card? What evidence do I have to submit to prove this criterion?
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 [...]
I am a member of associations in my field of expertise. Do I qualify for the EB-1A Green Card? What evidence should I submit to prove this criterion?
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 [...]
How can I demonstrate my extraordinary ability for the EB-1A visa? What is the difference between a one-time achievement and nationally or internationally recognized prizes?
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 [...]
FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Results Delayed Until June 6
The U.S. State Department has announced today that it has postponed the diversity visa lottery result date from May 5, 2020 to June 5, [...]
What is a high salary for the EB-1A green card? Do I have to have a high salary to get the EB-1A green card? What documents should I submit to demonstrate this?
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 [...]
Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Immigrants from Entering the US for 60 Days but will have very limited Impact
Starting on 11:59 PM EST on April 23, 2020, President Trump has suspended the entry of certain employment and family-based green cards for 60 [...]
Trump Administration Announces Suspension of Green Card Issuance
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will sign an executive order that will suspend the processing of permanent residence applications for 60 days. [...]
What kind of media articles should I submit with my EB-1A application? What is a professional publication, a major trade publication, and a major media publication?
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 [...]
What are original contributions of major significance in the field? How can I meet this EB-1A criterion?
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 [...]
My employer is sponsoring me for a green card & I am concerned about being laid off or furloughed. If I get laid off or furloughed am I still eligible to get a green card?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have [...]
How can I prove that my work will “prospectively benefit substantially the U.S.”? Do I qualify for the EB-1A visa?
The EB-1A is an employment-based, green card that is available if you can prove a certain level of extraordinary ability. You must be able [...]
Summary of the Changes to U.S. Immigration as a result of the Coronavirus Outbreak
USCIS, ICE, DOJ, DHS, and CPB have enacted many changes in the last months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below summarizes the [...]
I am a U.S. citizen and my fiancé(e) wants to move to the U.S. What is a fiancé(e) visa? What is the process of applying for a fiancé(e) visa? How long do we have to get married?
Your fiancé(e) can apply for a fiancé(e) (so called K-1) visa if: You are a U.S. citizen; You and your fiancé(e) plan to get [...]
Does an L-1 Visa lead to a Green Card? Can I get a green card with an L-1 Visa? Is an L-1 visa better than an E-2 visa?
An L-1 visa is a visa that is available when a company outside of the U.S. wants to transfer an employee that has worked [...]
