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 [...]
I-140 EB3 approval for a Data Analyst at a Consumer Products Company
We just had an I-140 approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. The company is a consumer goods company and the beneficiary is a [...]
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 [...]
I am a U.S. citizen and I married a foreign national. Can I sponsor my step child for a green card?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you may sponsor certain members of your family for a green card. You may either sponsor your immediate [...]
New Trump Administration Proposal Making Asylum Applications More Difficult
The Trump Administration unveiled a new proposal on Wednesday that would make it more difficult for foreign nationals to claim asylum. Asylum is a [...]
I am in the U.S. on E-1 visa and I married a U.S. citizen. Can my E-1 employees stay in the U.S. if I become a green card holder?
E-1 visa is a great visa for treaty traders who engage in international trade between the U.S. and their home treaty country. E-1 is a non-immigrant visa, meaning [...]
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 [...]
Are you considering filing for Asylum? What is the one-year rule in filing an Asylum application?
Immigration Laws of the United States require a person seeking Asylum protection in the United States to file the Asylum application, within one year [...]
What are the Requirements for Asylum? What is Asylum?
What is Asylum? Asylum is a form of protection provided by the United States to individuals from a foreign country who are unable or [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How long will I have to Wait for My Green Card? What is the Visa Bulletin?
If you are in the immediate relative category, it means the green card is current and you do not have to wait to apply [...]
Can my Family Members file a Green Card Application for Me? Can I get a Green Card through Family?
Yes. There are several ways family members can sponsor you for a green card. A United States Citizen, (“USC”) family member can petition for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Can I get a Green Card While on an E-2 Visa? Green Card Considerations While on an E-2 Visa.
An E-2 visa is a temporary visa that can be issued for up to 5 years. The investor can renew this visa indefinitely, but [...]
Green Card Renewal Approval with USCIS
We just had an approval for a 10 year green card renewal through U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Legal permanent residents can have their [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I filed the I-751 Petition to remove conditions on my Green card. Can I travel outside the U.S. after the I-751 petition was filed? Can I keep working once my green card expires?
If you obtained your green card based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen and you have been married to the U.S. citizen for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
