USCIS to Decrease Wait Times for Green Card and Naturalization Wait Times
USCIS have announced that they have plans to reassign some green card and naturalization cases from local field offices with long backlogs to those [...]
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 [...]
Approval for Citizenship Naturalization Application
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for a client that had a green card and applied for U.S. Citizenship. An application for citizenship [...]
What is the Process for a Green Card if I Marry a U.S. Citizen? How do I get a Green Card through Marriage? What are the ways to get a Green Card?
There are three common ways to get a green card through marriage to a U.S. Citizen. This post summarizes the three different options. Obtaining [...]
USCIS Clarifies Marital Union for Spousal Naturalization Applications
USCIS has updated a policy guidance clarifying the “married” and “living in marital union” requirements for applicants filing for spousal naturalization. In short, the [...]
Marriage Based Green Card Approval
Scott Legal just had an approval of a marriage based green card for an applicant from Canada. The applicant used other counsel prior to [...]
Willful Misrepresentation and the New 90 Day Rule
On September 1, 2017, The Department of State updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (the “FAM”) to modify the guidance on the term “misrepresentation” for [...]
I-751 Waiver Approved for Client
Scott Legal, P.C. just had an approval for an I-751 waiver for a client who was married for less than 2 years and divorced [...]
I am working on a nonimmigrant visa and just married a US citizen. What are the steps to apply for a green card?
The process of getting a green card through marriage involves filing a number of different petitions, obtaining medical clearance, gathering supporting documents and attending [...]
What happens if I get married when I am the beneficiary of a family based immigrant petition? Will my family-based preference category change if I get married or divorced?
Legal Permanent Residents and U.S. Citizens are usually able to submit immigration petitions for their children. The ability for parents to sponsor their children [...]
What Happens to my Conditional Green Card if my Marriage Does Not Last? Will I lose My Green Card If I Do Not Stay Married for 2 Years?
Foreign nationals who marry U.S. citizens and go through the green card process when the marriage is less than two years old are granted [...]
Motion to Terminate Granted in Complex Removal Case
We recently had a Motion to Terminate a deportation proceeding granted in a complex removal proceeding. This was obtained despite the extensive backlogs in [...]
The Immigration Marriage Interview What To Expect During Your Immigration Marriage Interview
For most who apply for a green card on behalf of their spouse, the marriage interview is not really something to worry about. While [...]
