Foreign investment in the United States benefits the national economy and creates job opportunities in areas where they may be needed the most. This is why U.S. immigration law provides overseas investors with the means of obtaining a visa and coming here to establish, manage, or invest in different types of businesses.If your goal is to invest your time, skills, and capital in the U.S. economy, the visas below Read More
4 Reasons to Apply TODAY for Immigration Benefits
We are so excited about the Holiday Season and along with our staff and clients we celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the New Year. We are ready or getting ready with decorating, cooking (and eating) delicious foods, shopping for gifts for our loved ones, and making plans to spend with our families.It is a busy time. We understand. You are thinking about your loved ones abroad and vowing to do something Read More
Immigration for the Transgender Community: Know Your Rights!
Transgender immigrants travel to the United States for many reasons. Some individuals arrive in response to an offer of employment. Others fell in love with a U.S. citizen and are coming on a K-1 fiancé(e) visa to marry them and begin a new life that includes a family and future U.S. citizenship.Many also come to escape persecution back home or were brought here as part of a human trafficking operation. A Read More
4 Ways You Can Obtain Your Green Card
When an immigrant receives lawful permanent residence status in the U.S., it is commonly known as getting a green card. Once granted, the recipient is authorized to live and work in the country permanently and enjoy the following benefits:Apply for U.S. citizenship after five years; Sponsor immediate family members to come to the U.S.; Receive Social Security benefits after working for at least 10 years; Read More
Family Immigration: An Overview of Visas for Immediate Relatives
If you are a U.S. citizen, immigration law allows you to petition to have your close relatives join you in the United States. These Immediate Relative (IR) Petitions may be filed on behalf of the following family members:Spouses Unmarried children under the age of 21 Orphans adopted abroad or in the United States Parents (provided the sponsor is 21 or older)Grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, Read More
Seeking Asylum In United States
Immigration Law 101: Understanding AsylumYou have the basic human right to enjoy a peaceful life. Unfortunately the world is not always a friendly place, especially if you are gay, bisexual, transgender, or part of a particular religion or political party. Every year, many people arrive in the U.S. knowing that if they return home, they may face persecution simply because of who they are or because of their Read More
What You Need to Know About Family Preference Immigrant Visas
If you have obtained residence or citizenship in the United States, the law allows certain relatives of yours to apply for immigrant visas and eventually become green card holders. The Immigration and Nationality Act specifies two categories:Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. This includes spouses, unmarried minor children, and parents. Applicants in this category have priority over other people seeking Read More
What You Need to Know About the Adjustment of Status to Get Your Green Card
Adjustment of status is the process of transitioning from a temporary, nonimmigrant classification such as visitor, student, or temporary worker status to permanent resident status (aka green card holder). Eligibility requirements can vary based on immigrant category, the most common of which are detailed below.Family SponsorshipTo obtain a family-based green card via adjustment of status, a family member who Read More
4 of the Most Common Problems to Avoid in Same-Sex Couple Green Card Applications
Any marriage is under scrutiny when it comes to green card applications based on marriage. However, same-sex couples often face unique challenges simply because of the nature of their relationship.Some of the most common “red flags” in these applications are set out below. Once you are aware of these potential issues, you can phrase or present the information in your form in a way that will hopefully side-step Read More
Understanding Inadmissibility Waivers
When reading about ways to legally come into the United States, you will run across a long list of different reasons why someone may be inadmissible. If you find yourself to be inadmissible for one reason or another, do not give up hope! For many people who fall into this category, it is possible to submit an inadmissibility waiver so that it is once again possible to seek a visa.Examples of Reasons for Being Read More
