Does your immigrant spouse have children that they want to bring to the U.S.? Are you looking for ways to secure legal status for your step-child in the United States? If so, as a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), you may be eligible to sponsor your step-child for lawful permanent resident status through a family visa.…
Are you a derivative asylee who is currently in the process of or planning to divorce your spouse who served as the principal asylee in your asylum application? The process of obtaining divorce is already a stressful and deeply personal one, and it is made even more taxing by the possibility of it jeopardizing your status as an asylee in…
Are you an E-2 Employee Visa holder? Have you been fired or laid off by your employer? If you have been fired or laid off while on an E-2 visa you’ll need to act fast. Read on to find out what happens after having your employment terminated while on an E-2 Visa. What is an E-2 Visa? An E-2 visa…
Did you obtain a green card through marriage? If you’re someone with a conditional green card, you might be wondering what happens after your conditional residence expires. It’s important to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions within 90 days before the expiration of your conditional residence. But what happens if you fail to do so? Read on to find…
If you partake in polygamy or bigamy, there are major consequences that you risk facing should you proceed with an immigration application, particularly a citizenship application. Read on to learn more about polygamy and bigamy’s effect on immigration. Introduction In the United States, polygamy and bigamy are illegal and a criminal offense in all fifty states of the US. If…
Do you find yourself in an emergency situation in which you require your passport, either your current one or a new one, but you need it delivered to you in another country? Such a scenario is possible, and there are a couple of different routes to getting you your passport in a timely manner. Let us take a look at…
Are you aware of the serious implications of marriage fraud in the context of U.S. immigration law? If not, read more below to understand how serious the consequences are and the measures in place to prevent this type of fraud. Understanding Marriage Fraud By the U.S. legal definition, marriage fraud is when you get married for the sole purpose of…
Are you currently working on or planning to work in the future on an immigration case with an accredited attorney? Hiring an immigration attorney is an excellent way of ensuring that your application is completed in an efficient, organized and accurate manner. However, it is critical that you maintain an honest, transparent relationship with your attorney. Read on to learn…
Are you the undocumented stepchild under 21 of a U.S Citizen seeking a new way to remain in the country on parole with your family? Is the prospect of leaving the country to apply for permanent residence a stressor on your family? If so, there may be a new, streamlined path to access parole and work permits while remaining here…
Are you the undocumented spouse of a U.S Citizen seeking a new, streamlined path to permanent residence? As of August 19, 2024, the Biden administration has opened up a new Parole in Place (PIP) Program, with the I-131F form, aimed at helping spouses and step-children of U.S. Citizens. This is a major expansion to the Parole in Place program which…
