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I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing? E-2 VisaImmigrationInvestor Visas

I filed my change/extension of status E-2 petition under Premium Processing. Will my dependents’ petitions also be adjudicated under the Premium Processing?

An E-2 Visa is a Visa Classification that is available for foreign nationals who wish to live in the U.S. to develop and direct the operations of a business. The business can be large or small and an E-2 Visa…
February 25, 2021
How are the different U.S. territories treated for purposes of birthright citizenship? What is the difference between a U.S. national and a U.S. citizen? Immigration

How are the different U.S. territories treated for purposes of birthright citizenship? What is the difference between a U.S. national and a U.S. citizen?

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution makes clear that, in general, a person born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. But what counts as the “United States” for purposes of birthright citizenship? As the United States expanded…
January 8, 2021
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? 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”…
December 9, 2020
What happens to child who turns 21 years old while waiting for a priority date? My Child is Waiting for a Green Card – What if my Child turns 21? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What happens to child who turns 21 years old while waiting for a priority date? My Child is Waiting for a Green Card – What if my Child turns 21?

In most cases the child is considered to have aged out of the F-2A subcategory and proceeds to fall under the F-2B category which depending on the region of the world likely will result in a substantial increase in waiting…
June 8, 2020
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How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Consular Processing Family ImmigrationImmigration

How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Consular Processing

All family based green card processes start with an initial petition identified as the I-130 filed with USCIS. This Petition is filed with the required filing fee and evidence proving the relationship between the Petitioner and the Beneficiary. Evidence of…
June 8, 2020
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How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Adjustment of Status Family ImmigrationImmigration

How do I Begin a Family Based Green Card Case? What Do I have to Do to Get a Green Card Through Family? Adjustment of Status

All family based green card processes start with an initial petition identified as the I-130 filed with USCIS. This Petition is filed with the required filing fee and evidence proving the relationship between the Petitioner and the Beneficiary. Evidence of…
June 8, 2020
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My parents sponsored me for a green card. I got my green card but my parents then abandoned their green cards. Is my green card still valid? Can I still apply for citizenship? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My parents sponsored me for a green card. I got my green card but my parents then abandoned their green cards. Is my green card still valid? Can I still apply for citizenship?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your parents sponsored you for a green card under the F2A category (children of green card holders). You got your green card but after you got your green card, your parents abandoned their green cards.…
May 27, 2020
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Who are derivative beneficiaries? When can my spouse and children apply for green cards as derivative beneficiaries? What if I get married after the I-130 petition is approved? Family ImmigrationImmigration

Who are derivative beneficiaries? When can my spouse and children apply for green cards as derivative beneficiaries? What if I get married after the I-130 petition is approved?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: your parent is a U.S. citizen, you are older than 21, and your U.S. citizen parent wants to sponsor you for a green card under the F3 family based preference category. The question we often…
March 10, 2020
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My child is a U.S. citizen. Can he/she sponsor me for a green card? Can I put my non-U.S. citizen child as a derivative beneficiary on the I-130 petition? Family ImmigrationImmigration

My child is a U.S. citizen. Can he/she sponsor me for a green card? Can I put my non-U.S. citizen child as a derivative beneficiary on the I-130 petition?

If your child is a U.S. citizen and is 21 or older, he/she can sponsor you for a green card under the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen category. If your U.S. citizen child wants to sponsor you and your…
February 17, 2020
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I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my parents for a Green Card. What documents do I need to submit to USCIS to demonstrate the parental relationship?

If you are a U.S. citizen and you want to sponsor your parents for a Green Card, you will need to submit evidence demonstrating the parental relationship. I was born in wedlock and I want to sponsor my parents for…
December 16, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen. Which family members can I sponsor for a green card? What are Family Preference Categories? When will the green cards become available? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen. Which family members can I sponsor for a green card? What are Family Preference Categories? When will the green cards become available?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you can sponsor: your immediate relatives (Eg. Spouse of a U.S. Citizen) and certain other members of…
November 25, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen, which members of my family can I sponsor for a green card? Who are my immediate relatives? Can my immediate relatives get a green card?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you can sponsor: your immediate relatives and relatives you can sponsor through family preference categories. The benefit…
October 8, 2019
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USCIS Provides New Definition for Residency for Citizenship Applications. Children of U.S. Government Employees and Military Stationed Overseas No Longer Considered Residents ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Provides New Definition for Residency for Citizenship Applications. Children of U.S. Government Employees and Military Stationed Overseas No Longer Considered Residents

If you are a U.S. citizen and your child was born outside the U.S., your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. However, simply being born to a U.S. citizen parent is not enough for the child to get the…
August 28, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen and my child was born abroad. Is my child a U.S. citizen? What should I do after my child is born? Can my child get a U.S. passport? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen and my child was born abroad. Is my child a U.S. citizen? What should I do after my child is born? Can my child get a U.S. passport?

If you are a U.S. citizen and your child was born outside the U.S., your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. However, simply being born to a U.S. citizen parent is not enough for the child to get the…
April 22, 2019
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What if I am a derivative beneficiary in a green card application and I age out before the green card application is approved? Am I still eligible for a green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What if I am a derivative beneficiary in a green card application and I age out before the green card application is approved? Am I still eligible for a green card?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your uncle is a United States citizen and you want to immigrate to the United States. You cannot file form I-130, as nephews and nieces of a United States citizen are not one of the…
January 16, 2019
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Are my spouse and children eligible for green cards if I did not include them on my green card application? What are follow-to-join benefits? Family ImmigrationImmigration

Are my spouse and children eligible for green cards if I did not include them on my green card application? What are follow-to-join benefits?

If you were married or had children at the time your green card application was approved and your spouse or children did not apply for their green cards at that time, they may still be eligible for follow-to-join benefits to…
January 16, 2019
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