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What Is the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, which recently passed in the Senate? What will its effects be? Immigration

What Is the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020, which recently passed in the Senate? What will its effects be?

Is it true that the Senate passed a bill that would affect the green card backlog? Yes -- on December 2, the U.S. Senate passed an amended version of the “Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act” which passed the U.S. House…
December 14, 2020
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Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for a green card Immigration

Overcoming potentially negative discretionary decisions based on past criminal history when applying for a green card

I am interested in applying for a green card, but I want to know if my past criminal history will affect my case? Any past criminal history has the potential of affecting a green card based application process whether the…
November 16, 2020
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I filed a family based Adjustment of Status. Where and how will my application be processed? What is USCIS Chicago Lockbox? What is National Benefits Center? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I filed a family based Adjustment of Status. Where and how will my application be processed? What is USCIS Chicago Lockbox? What is National Benefits Center?

If you recently filed a family based Adjustment of Status application, you may be wondering how and where will your green card application be processed. Please note that you can adjust your status if you are either an immediate relative…
September 28, 2020
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I entered the US without status 20 years ago but I have family members that have served in the US military. Does this qualify me for a Green Card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I entered the US without status 20 years ago but I have family members that have served in the US military. Does this qualify me for a Green Card?

Having a military family member does not automatically qualify a noncitizen for a green card, but the military family member can potentially lead to an easier path in obtaining a green card. In most green card cases, a noncitizen must…
September 17, 2020
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? ImmigrationL-1 Visa

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 the entity abroad and the U.S. entity the beneficiary must have worked for the foreign entity…
May 13, 2020
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My employer is sponsoring me for a green card & I am concerned about being laid off or furloughed. If I get laid off or furloughed am I still eligible to get a green card? COVID-19

My employer is sponsoring me for a green card & I am concerned about being laid off or furloughed. If I get laid off or furloughed am I still eligible to get a green card?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. What is the impact on my pending green card case if I have been…
April 14, 2020
USCIS Now Accepting Green Card Applications under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act Family ImmigrationImmigration

USCIS Now Accepting Green Card Applications under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act

Starting on December 26, 2019, USCIS is now accepting adjustment of status applications from certain Liberian nationals under Section 7611 of the National Defense Authorization Act. Section 7611 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Liberian Refugee…
December 27, 2019
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What is a Reentry permit? When should I apply for a reentry permit? What is a Special Immigrant Returning Visa? When should I apply for a Special Immigrant Returning Visa? Family ImmigrationImmigration

What is a Reentry permit? When should I apply for a reentry permit? What is a Special Immigrant Returning Visa? When should I apply for a Special Immigrant Returning Visa?

As a green card holder, you have to keep in mind that you may lose your green card if you remain outside the U.S. for an extended period of time (1 year or more) or even if you remain outside…
December 23, 2019
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I am a U.S. citizen. Which family members can I sponsor for a green card? What are Family Preference Categories? When will the green cards become available? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I am a U.S. citizen. Which family members can I sponsor for a green card? What are Family Preference Categories? When will the green cards become available?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor certain family members for a green card. There are two categories of family members you can sponsor: your immediate relatives (Eg. Spouse of a U.S. Citizen) and certain other members of…
November 25, 2019
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I married a U.S. citizen and I want to adjust my status. What do I have to do to get a green card? How long does it take to get a marriage based green card? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I married a U.S. citizen and I want to adjust my status. What do I have to do to get a green card? How long does it take to get a marriage based green card?

If you married a U.S. citizen and plan to apply for your green card, one option is to adjust your status in the United States. Generally, to be able to adjust your status in the United States, you must currently…
November 25, 2019
I have a Conditional Green Card based on a Marriage to a U.S. citizen. What do I need to do to remove the conditions from my Green Card? What if I am no longer with my spouse? Family ImmigrationImmigration

I have a Conditional Green Card based on a Marriage to a U.S. citizen. What do I need to do to remove the conditions from my Green Card? What if I am no longer with my spouse?

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 less than 2 years on the day you obtained your green card, your green card will…
October 14, 2019
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