On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order halting green cards for any person seeking to enter the United States as an immigrant who: Is outside the United States on the effective date of the proclamation; Does not have a valid immigrant visa (green card) as of April 23, 2020; and Does not have […]
Public Charge Rule
What is New about the Public Charge Rule USCIS implemented a new rule (effective February 24, 2020) to decide who will be considered “public charge. Under the old rule USCIS would decide whether an applicant is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for income support and subsistence. Now USCIS will consider a public […]
Marriage Based Green Card
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you may qualify for a marriage-based green card. Marriage based green card applications are detailed and can be complex. Here is How We Help with Your Marriage Based Green Card: At our initial consultation we will meet face-to-face to talk about each step of the application process […]
Premium Processing Resumes for H1B 2019 Cap Petitions
According to USCIS, H1B premium processing will resume on Monday, Jan. 28, for all fiscal year (FY) 2019 H-1B cap petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption (the “master’s cap”). Petitioners who have received requests for evidence (RFEs) for pending FY 2019 cap petitions should include their RFE response with any request for premium […]
H1B Visa
H1B Overview The H1B visa allows a foreign national to work in the United States for a temporary period. It is available to individuals who are in a specialty occupation (medical professionals, engineers, IT). A person may hold H1B status for a maximum period of six years, and it may be issued in increments of […]
Apply for Citizenship with an Expired Green Card
Can I Apply for Citizenship with an Expired Green Card. There is an Answer but Let’s Start at the Beginning. Before you can become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must become a legal permanent resident. This involves obtaining a permanent residence card, more commonly known as a green card. While your status as a permanent […]
Extreme Hardship Waiver
Applicant for a Waiver of Inadmissibility, also known as the Extreme Hardship Waiver, must prove that the qualifying relative will suffer extreme hardship if the waiver is denied Applicants for the extreme hardship waiver must meet the same standards under the regular Form I-601 or under the provisional unlawful presence waiver Form I-601A. You still must prove […]
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
I-601A, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver: Advantages and Limitations Most undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. without inspection must leave to apply for an immigrant visa at their U.S. Consulate overseas. Unless they fall under a limited exception, they cannot file a Form I-485 to adjust to permanent resident status while they are in the U.S. If […]
Renew Green Card
When Should You Renew Green Card? A legal Permanent Resident should renew their green card document every 10 years. If you are a permanent resident whose 10-year green card has expired or will expire within 6 months of the expiration date, you may begin the renewal process by filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Note: […]
K-1 Fiance Visa
Application Process for K-1 Fiance Visa Fiance visa process is started by filing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) Eligibility Requirements for K-1 Fiance Visa You (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen. You intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e) entering the United States. You and your fiancé(e) are both free to marry and […]
