It is possible to abandon a green card by filing the USCIS Form I-407. Those who plan to abandon their green card should be aware of potential consequences, including tax consequences.
Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2022
US citizen can sponsor his/her parents for a green card either through Consular Processing or via Adjustment of status.
Khadija DerrickMay 30, 2022
We just had a green card approval at the USCIS Field Office in New York City for a spouse of a U.S. citizen. The conditional green card was approved for a period of 2 years
Khadija DerrickMarch 29, 2022
Applying for an immigration status is not as simple as just filling out and mailing the appropriate immigration form and paying the required fee.
Khadija DerrickMarch 24, 2022
Past criminal violations will certainly create significant problems for noncitizens attempting to obtain a green card.
Khadija DerrickMarch 22, 2022
Obtaining a green card through a spouse who is either a legal permanent resident or U.S. Citizen maybe possible, but there are several factors you need to understand before moving forward with this process.
Khadija DerrickMarch 21, 2022
Green card applicants who apply from within the U.S. go through a process called adjustment of status. Applicants who apply from abroad go through a process called consular processing at a U.S. Consulate.
Khadija DerrickMarch 11, 2022
Adjustment of Status is the process where a noncitizen is permitted to apply for legal permanent resident status, a “green card” while present in the United States.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 17, 2022
This issue may still be open to litigation since it is not always clear whether housing provided by an employer is a typically expected benefit like wages, health insurance and vacation days.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 14, 2022
The rule of thumb is that any unusual economic benefit should be listed in the PERM recruitment.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 11, 2022
Scott Legal, P.C. is happy to announce, we had another family based green card approval.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 9, 2022
The goal in preventing deportation/removal is not to avoid departure from the United States, but to facilitate the green card under the difficult circumstances presented by a deportation court case.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022
Keep in mind that not all noncitizens facing deportation/removal cases will qualify for a green card or even if eligible for a green card qualify for a green card through the adjustment of status process.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022
One of the benefits of obtaining a U-Visa other than being protected from removal and receiving work authorization for a period of four years, is the fact that a U-Visa beneficiary after maintaining such status for a period of three…
Khadija DerrickFebruary 2, 2022
Applicants with pending green card applications can apply for emergency travel documents or ask for an expedited decision on their I-131 application if they need to travel before their I-131 has been approved.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 1, 2022
Sponsors can use assets to meet the financial requirements for sponsoring a family member for a green card.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 25, 2022
It is possible, but not recommended, to pursue PERM employment-based green cards if the sponsoring company is owned by a family member of the foreign worker, or by the worker himself.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 17, 2022
Yes, there are several issues to be aware of in attempting to obtain a green card when you are living without status in the United States.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2022
Can I keep my US Green Card holder status even while living in another country for more than 1 year?
A U.S. LPR trying to return after a long absence may be deemed to have abandoned their green card and face immigration court proceedings. Apply for a re-entry permit or returning resident visa (SB-1) to avoid this.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2022
EB-1A green card is a green card for people that have arisen to the top of their profession and a great advantage is that they can file a self-petition.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 6, 2022
Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 skilled workers category for jobs that require at least 2 years of job experience, education or training.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2022
Foreign workers can get green cards under the EB-3 unskilled workers category for jobs that require less than 2 years of experience or training.
Khadija DerrickJanuary 4, 2022
Foreign workers who are being sponsored for green cards through the PERM process must produce proof of qualifications, such as employer experience letters, at the I-140 stage of the process.
Khadija DerrickDecember 30, 2021
PERM is a multistep process that employers can use to sponsor foreign workers. Human resources professionals should work closely with immigration attorneys to ensure a smooth PERM process.
Khadija DerrickDecember 30, 2021
