legal permanent resident

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Legal Permanent Residents and the Public Charge Rule

A noncitizen would be considered a public charge if the Department of Homeland Security, “DHS” determines based on a totality of the circumstance-based analysis that a noncitizen is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.

Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2023

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Immigration

New USCIS Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants

New United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” policy will be allowing Legal Permanent Residents with an expiring or expired legal permanent resident card to file a naturalization application with USCIS without being required to file a green card replacement,…

Khadija DerrickMarch 21, 2023

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What Can I Expect at a Deportation Trial?

An immigration a.k.a. an individual hearing or merits hearing. At the individual hearing, you will be allowed to explain circumstances that led to the violation

Khadija DerrickApril 8, 2021

Immigration

How past marijuana related convictions can affect Legal Permanent Residents of the United States

I am a Legal Permanent Resident living in the US for 10 years. Last year I was convicted of a marijuana related offense. Will this conviction affect my green card status? Marijuana is a controlled substance under federal law which…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 11, 2021

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Family Immigration Immigration

My spouse applied for a Green Card for me, should I expect an interview?

Most certainly yes. The primary goal when applying for a Green Card through a spouse is to convince the Immigration Officer reviewing your case that the marriage with your spouse is a real marriage also known as a bona fide…

Jenny ZhanJuly 27, 2020

E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Can I Apply for an E-2 Visa When I Have a Pending Green Card Immigration Petition?

E-2 Investor Visa An E-2 visa is an investor visa granted to entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a business in the United States. If you are a national of one of the E-2 Visa Treaty Countries and you…

IanScottOctober 26, 2016

Immigration

What is the Diversity Lottery? When does the Diversity Lottery open? Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery if I am in the U.S. without status?

The Diversity Lottery is a program that provides green cards for people from countries with historically low rates of immigration through a lottery system. 50,000 green cards will be awarded for Fiscal Year 2018 (which begins on October 2017), and…

IanScottSeptember 16, 2016

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Family Immigration Immigration

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

Family Immigration Immigration

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