Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
CLARIFICATION on the effect of the restoration of the recent DACA program: The DACA program in terms of its requirements has not changed. The same requirements apply. The Judge’s order …
Filing a Petition to Bring Family Members to the U.S.
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders) are able to file a petition to sponsor their relatives to join them under family-based immigrant visa categories…
Marriage Based Adjustment of Status (Marriage Green Card)
For Foreign Nationals Married to U.S. Citizens In certain cases, foreign nationals physically present in the U.S. who marry U.S. citizens may be sponsored by their spouse to become lawful …
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Before filing papers for US citizenship, the applicant must meet certain requirements to be eligible. Bear in mind that there may be differing requirements and/or exceptions depending on the applicant’s …
The New Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Rule
On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security under President Trump announced new rules for immigration officials to decide if an individual is inadmissible to the U.S. based on …
Naturalization and Citizenship
The process of a foreign-born person becoming a U.S. citizen is called naturalization. After obtaining lawful permanent resident status, citizenship is the next step for green card holders living and …
Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status (AOS) is when an individual who lawfully entered the U.S. with a temporary visa (such as a student visa, tourist visa, etc.) applies for Lawful Permanent Resident …
Consular Processing
Consular processing, where applicants outside the U.S. can apply for an immigrant visa through a U.S. Embassy or consulate in their country (or the nearest consulate or embassy that handles …
Conditional Resident Status and Removal of Conditions
An immigrant who has been married to their U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse for fewer than two years will first be granted what is called Conditional Resident Status. The …
K1 Visa / Fiancé Visa / Fiancé Petition
The K1 Visa / Fiancé Visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows a foreign national engaged to a U.S. citizen to enter the United States on the condition that …