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 […]
Green Card Through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen Getting a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residence (and citizenship) in the United States. Although a permanent resident status through marriage to a U.S. citizen is one of the quickest and most direct ways to […]
Green Card for Same Sex Marriages
Metro Detroit Immigration Attorney In General: Green cards, visas, and other immigration benefits have been a reality for same-sex marriage couples since the Supreme Court’s landmark gay rights decision in United States v. Windsor, which invalidated DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act”). legal discrimination against LGBT immigrants is no more. Now, same-sex married couples are afforded […]
