A green card marriage interview is a meeting you may need to have with immigration officials when you are seeking permanent residency on the basis of your marital status. Your spouse may be a U.S. citizen, for example, while you came to the United States on a student...
You immigrated to the United States and started a new life with your spouse, who is a U.S. citizen. The two of you got married, and you were able to attain a green card through that marriage. You are now a permanent resident. However, even though your family situation...
Depending on the type of visa you have, losing your job could put you in violation of that visa. For instance, perhaps you applied for an H-1B employment visa. You do have to maintain employment, so if you get fired or laid off, it could mean that you have not upheld...
Under Pennsylvania law, driving under the influence (or DUI) is a serious criminal offense with mandatory penalties. A single offense can bear devastating legal consequences for immigrants in the US. You may face penalties that may challenge your right to stay in the...
Nothing can match the stress you feel when you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA). This does not mean that facing an immigration judge will mean immediate removal. Understanding your options is helpful in assessing which pathway best fits your situation. Qualifying for...
The K-1 nonimmigrant visa or fiancé(e) visa allows you, as a U.S. citizen, to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the United States to get married. If your petition is approved, your fiancé (e) can enter the country. However, several strict conditions must be met for an...
People who immigrate into the United States sometimes petition for a green card, which means they have a status as a lawful permanent resident. While this allows them to remain in the country, it doesn’t give them the same rights and protections as having a...
A minor arrest from years ago may seem like something that no longer matters. If prosecutors dropped the charges or the case never led to a conviction, you might wonder if bringing it up on a United States visa application will only create problems. However, leaving...
Anyone who’s ready to apply for a green card has likely been watching the news lately because of the coverage of updates to the process. The new policies are creating some uncertainty, and it’s unlikely that solid information will be available as the newly announced...
When filing a petition to obtain a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiancé(e), also called a fiancé(e) visa, you are required to submit supporting documents. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) needs these documents to prove citizenship and...