Scott Legal, P.C. just had a green card approval for a petition based on marriage to a U.S. citizen.
Read More
On September 28, 2022, USCIS announced an increase to the number of days a green card can be automatically extended for, for Form I-90’s that are properly submitted.
Read More
The spouse, child or parent of a U.S. Citizen may be eligible for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident “LPR” status also known as a green card if the…
Read More
Many noncitizens present in the United States hear information related to obtaining legal permanent resident status also known as a green card that is either not true or partially true.
Read More
The holder of a conditional green card should be careful to limit their aggregate travel outside the U.S. in any twelve-month period.
Read More
The immigration law established a process for noncitizens present in the United States since January 1, 1972, to apply for Legal Permanent Resident Status also known as a Green Card.
Read More
In many cases where a noncitizen is applying for a green card through either a family based green card petition or employment based green card petition, the noncitizen may need…
Read More
If your green card was never delivered to you, you can file Form I-90 and apply for a new green card. You may or may not need to pay the…
Read More
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” Form I-90 is the application used to either renew legal permanent resident status, also known as a Green Card or to replace…
Read More
USCIS just renewed a 10-year green card for our client, a national of Italy.
Read More
This new policy centered around USCIS’s new interpretation of rules where they concluded that a TPS beneficiary who travels with proper travel authorization is considered an alien that is admitted…
Read More
Although it may be possible for a noncitizen who obtained a green card or legal permanent resident status from the green card petition of a former spouse to file a…
Read More
Contrary to popular belief, once you receive your green card through employer sponsorship, there is no minimum length of time you are required to work for your sponsoring employer.
Read More
Approval of Green Card based on the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA)
Read More
An individual with a properly filed pending application to adjust status does not accumulate unlawful presence while the application is pending, but would begin to accumulate unlawful presence starting on…
Read More
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…
Read More
Recent changes to the USCIS Policy Manual provided important guidance about alternative forms of evidence entrepreneurs can use to qualify for the NIW green card.
Read More
US citizen can sponsor his/her parents for a green card either through Consular Processing or via Adjustment of status.
Read More
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…
Read More
Applying for an immigration status is not as simple as just filling out and mailing the appropriate immigration form and paying the required fee.
Read More
