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How does Trump’s Executive Order Currently Affect Dual Nationals?

The Executive Orders signed on January 27th, 2017 have created anxiety for the international community and unexpected questions related to the administration of immigration laws. Apart from those who are nationals of the seven countries targeted by the order (Iran,…

IanScottFebruary 6, 2017

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President Trump Bans Entry to the U.S. for Nationals of Seven Countries – How Will the Executive Order Impact Me?

At the end of the first week in office, President Trump signed an executive order that imposes a 90 day ban on foreign nationals from 7 countries that have a predominantly Muslim population. We have summarized the Executive Order below. …

IanScottJanuary 30, 2017

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What are my Rights and Responsibilities as a Green Card Holder? How do I Maintain my Permanent Residence?

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…

IanScottNovember 7, 2016

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What is a visa quota? If I am a dual citizen, what country am I assigned to for visa quotas? What country are my spouse and I assigned to for visa quotas if we were born in different countries?

What is a visa quota? Every immigrant visa category has a quota on the number of visas that can be issued annually, and within these quotas, there is also a limit on the number of visas that can be issued…

IanScottOctober 31, 2016

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What happens if I get married when I am the beneficiary of a family based immigrant petition? Will my family-based preference category change if I get married or divorced?

Legal Permanent Residents and U.S. Citizens are usually able to submit immigration petitions for their children. The ability for parents to sponsor their children for green cards and length of time that they need to wait for a green card…

IanScottOctober 21, 2016

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Can my step-child obtain a visa from me? Can my adopted child obtain a visa from me? If I am a child’s legal guardian, can the child obtain any immigration benefits?

Can my step-child obtain a visa from me? Immigration treats step-children and biological children for the most part identically. If you married your step-child’s biological parent before your step-child turned 18, and the marriage was not fraudulent, your step-child is…

IanScottOctober 6, 2016

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Can I apply for a green card for my child after my child turns 21? What happens if my child turns 21 before a visa becomes available?

The Immigration and Nationality Act defines a “child” as a person under the age of 21. If you have a child that is 21 or over the age of 21, he or she would be classified by Immigration as a…

IanScottSeptember 22, 2016

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How Will Traveling Outside the U.S. Affect My Green Card? How Will Travel Affect My Citizenship Application?

If my company transfers me abroad, will I still be able to apply for citizenship? Can I apply for citizenship if I have to spend time outside of the United States? In today’s global economy, intercompany transfers between U.S. companies…

IanScottSeptember 2, 2016

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What Happens After I Submit an Immigration Petition? What are the different responses I can get when I submit an Immigration Petition to the Government?

When an applicant submits an immigration petition to the U.S. government there are a number of different possible outcomes. The best outcome is, of course, an approval but there are other possibilities. The possibilities depend on a number of factors…

IanScottAugust 18, 2016

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What are the DAPA and DACA Expansion Programs? How Will the Supreme Court’s Decision in U.S. v. Texas Affect Me?

On April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear U.S. v. Texas, the landmark immigration case where Texas and 25 other states sued the Federal government to oppose President Obama’s Executive Actions, which would provide relief from…

IanScottApril 1, 2016

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¿Qué Pasa Con Mi Tarjeta Verde Condicional Si Mi Matrimonio No Dura? ¿Perderé Mi Tarjeta Verde Si No Estoy Casado Por 2 Años?

Los nacionales extranjeros que se casan con ciudadanos de los E.E.U.U. y tramitan la tarjeta verde dentro de los primeros dos años de matrimonio son otorgados una tarjeta verde condicional en vez de una tarjeta verde permanente. El tiempo de…

IanScottJanuary 14, 2016

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¿Cómo Puedo Ayudar a Mis Familiares a Obtener una Green Card? Patrocinando a un Familiar Como Portador de Green Card

Yo tengo tengo mi Green Card, ¿puedo patrocinar a mis familiares para Green Cards? Si, como portador de green card y un residente permanente legal en los Estados Unidos usted es elegible para patrocinar a ciertos familiares. Usted puede tramitar…

IanScottJanuary 7, 2016

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How Can I Help My Family Members Get Green Cards? Sponsoring Family Members as a Green Card Holder

I have my Green Card. Can I sponsor my family members for Green Cards? Yes, as a green card holder and legal permanent resident in the United States you are eligible to sponsor certain family members. You may file an…

IanScottDecember 10, 2015

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Que puedo hacer si me bloquean para obtener una Tarjeta Verde? Condonaciones de Tarjeta Verde una explicación

1. Que son las exenciones Inmigratorias? Las exenciones inmigratorias “perdonan” son ciertas causantes de no elegibilidad que normalmente no permiten a un solicitante que pueda obtener un beneficio migratorio o visa. Las exenciones se pueden otorgar para visas temporales (por…

IanScottNovember 4, 2015

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Proceso Consular: Aplicar para una Tarjeta Verde cuando esta fuera de Estados Unidos

Cuando aplica por una tarjeta verde, usted podría ajustar su estatus migratorio o bien aplicar por la tarjeta verde por medio de un proceso consular. Si usted se encuentra en los Estados Unidos, usted normalmente podría aplicar mediante el ingreso…

IanScottNovember 4, 2015

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Que pasa con mi tarjeta verde condicional, si mi matrimonio no dura? Perderé mi tarjeta verde si no permanezco casado por dos años?

Cuando personas extranjeras se casan con ciudadanos Americanos y corren el proceso de la obtención de la tarjeta verde y su matrimonio tiene menos de 2 años, se les otorga una tarjeta verde con estatus de condicional en lugar de…

IanScottNovember 2, 2015

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Green Card Holder? Reasons to Apply for U.S. Citizenship

As a legal permanent resident (green card holder), you are accorded various rights, including the ability to live permanently and work in the United States. You also have the right to be protected by all laws of the United States…

IanScottOctober 27, 2015

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How can I lose my Green Card? What Happens to my Green Card if I Leave the U.S.?

Effects of Trips Abroad on Your Legal Permanent Resident Status Some people mistakenly believe that because they have a green card, they can stay out of the country indefinitely and still retain their permanent resident status. However, that is not…

IanScottOctober 27, 2015

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What Happens to my Conditional Green Card if my Marriage Does Not Last? Will I lose My Green Card If I Do Not Stay Married for 2 Years?

Foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens and go through the green card process when the marriage is less than two years old are granted conditional green card status rather than a permanent green card. This waiting period for the permanent…

IanScottOctober 7, 2015

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Planning to Apply for Permanent Residency? Learn about the New Procedures in Determining Visa Availability and how it affects you

Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a permanent resident (green card) based on a family or employment-based petition? The Visa Bulletin and procedures for determining visa availability has changed! What does this mean for you? On September…

IanScottSeptember 29, 2015

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Consular Processing: Applying for a Green Card While Out of the U.S.

When applying for a green card, you will either adjust status or obtain the green card through Consular processing. If you are in the United States, you will normally apply by filing an I-485 petition with USCIS to adjust your…

IanScottSeptember 19, 2015

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Citizenship Requirements and What Are Your Options If Your Citizenship Application is Denied

There are several requirements that must be met in order to qualify for citizenship. In order to qualify, the applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing and; Have been a permanent resident of the United…

IanScottSeptember 18, 2014

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Are you Going to Travel with a Green Card? Steps to Ensure You Do Not Lose Your Green Card

Many are under the mistaken impression that once they have a green card it cannot be taken away. Perhaps this comes from the name of the card “Permanent Resident Card” but it is far from permanent. There is a long…

IanScottJuly 8, 2014

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The Immigration Marriage Interview What To Expect During Your Immigration Marriage Interview

For most who apply for a green card on behalf of their spouse, the marriage interview is not really something to worry about. While the examiner will ask questions, the questions will be of a more general nature and are…

IanScottApril 28, 2014

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Deferred Action After A Few Months & The Top 6 Things You Should Know About Deferred Action (The New Immigration Plan For The Youth)

How Does Deferred Action Look a Few Months Out? Is it a Success? The U.S. government released a second round of data on the Deferred Action and since the implementation began in mid-August, nearly 180,000 applications have been accepted for consideration, and more…

IanScottSeptember 11, 2012

How does Trump’s Executive Order Currently Affect Dual Nationals?

President Trump Bans Entry to the U.S. for Nationals of Seven Countries – How Will the Executive Order Impact Me?

What are my Rights and Responsibilities as a Green Card Holder? How do I Maintain my Permanent Residence?

What is a visa quota? If I am a dual citizen, what country am I assigned to for visa quotas? What country are my spouse and I assigned to for visa quotas if we were born in different countries?

What happens if I get married when I am the beneficiary of a family based immigrant petition? Will my family-based preference category change if I get married or divorced?

Can my step-child obtain a visa from me? Can my adopted child obtain a visa from me? If I am a child’s legal guardian, can the child obtain any immigration benefits?

Can I apply for a green card for my child after my child turns 21? What happens if my child turns 21 before a visa becomes available?

How Will Traveling Outside the U.S. Affect My Green Card? How Will Travel Affect My Citizenship Application?

What Happens After I Submit an Immigration Petition? What are the different responses I can get when I submit an Immigration Petition to the Government?

What are the DAPA and DACA Expansion Programs? How Will the Supreme Court’s Decision in U.S. v. Texas Affect Me?

¿Qué Pasa Con Mi Tarjeta Verde Condicional Si Mi Matrimonio No Dura? ¿Perderé Mi Tarjeta Verde Si No Estoy Casado Por 2 Años?

¿Cómo Puedo Ayudar a Mis Familiares a Obtener una Green Card? Patrocinando a un Familiar Como Portador de Green Card

How Can I Help My Family Members Get Green Cards? Sponsoring Family Members as a Green Card Holder

Que puedo hacer si me bloquean para obtener una Tarjeta Verde? Condonaciones de Tarjeta Verde una explicación

Proceso Consular: Aplicar para una Tarjeta Verde cuando esta fuera de Estados Unidos

Que pasa con mi tarjeta verde condicional, si mi matrimonio no dura? Perderé mi tarjeta verde si no permanezco casado por dos años?

Green Card Holder? Reasons to Apply for U.S. Citizenship

How can I lose my Green Card? What Happens to my Green Card if I Leave the U.S.?

What Happens to my Conditional Green Card if my Marriage Does Not Last? Will I lose My Green Card If I Do Not Stay Married for 2 Years?

Planning to Apply for Permanent Residency? Learn about the New Procedures in Determining Visa Availability and how it affects you

Consular Processing: Applying for a Green Card While Out of the U.S.

Citizenship Requirements and What Are Your Options If Your Citizenship Application is Denied

Are you Going to Travel with a Green Card? Steps to Ensure You Do Not Lose Your Green Card

The Immigration Marriage Interview What To Expect During Your Immigration Marriage Interview

Deferred Action After A Few Months & The Top 6 Things You Should Know About Deferred Action (The New Immigration Plan For The Youth)

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