You may have put in the hard work to get citizenship status in the United States. Now, you may have time to focus on your next goal, which is to have your parents join you here as lawful permanent residents. Of course, if your parents are married, you may not want to split them up... Read More

Especially if you work in a creative field (i.e., the arts, athletics, television, motion picture, etc.), you may primarily do freelance work and constantly jump from one project or contract to another. So if you wish to apply for an O-1 visa, you may assume that your resume of extraordinary abilities and achievements speaks for... Read More

You may be abundantly grateful for the protection that temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States has afforded you. Still, though, you may yearn for a more long-term solution, with possibly even building a permanent future in the country. This may have you apply for other immigration benefits, all while carrying yourself in a... Read More

You may have a lot riding on your immigration application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is why it is understandable that you probably check its online case status tool daily. If the message is consistently stuck on “Case Was Received,” or eventually changes to “No Updates Available” or “Case Not... Read More

It happens far too often that foreign students studying in the United States mistake their visa’s expiration date with their I-94 Arrival/Departure Record’s duration of stay. That is, the latter is what indicates the deadline for a student’s lawful presence in the country, and therefore the date by which they must schedule their departure or... Read More

In your research for obtaining a green card in the United States, you may have learned that your spouse, child, or parent who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident may sponsor your application. Or, you may find an eligible U.S.-based employer willing to file for labor certification and an immigrant petition on your behalf.... Read More

When you initially applied for your nonimmigrant visa, your intention may have been to temporarily experience tourism, schooling, or work life in the United States. In your wildest dreams, you may have never expected wanting to stay in this foreign country for the long term. What’s more, your authorized stay date may approach quicker than... Read More

Even if your child was not born as a United States citizen, you may have made efforts to get them a permanent residency status (i.e., a green card). However, before you know it, they may have reached an adult age, and you never got around to petitioning for their citizenship. Well, please read on to... Read More

As an international student studying in the United States, you may be familiar with your educational institution’s designated school official (DSO). This individual may serve as your primary point of contact for any questions or issues surrounding your F-1 student visa status. And so, you are encouraged to turn to them if and when you... Read More

You may have finally earned an immigration status in the United States. Now, it may seem like the best and most natural next step to get the same for your child. Well, please continue reading to learn whether you can help your child get permanent resident status in the U.S. and how an experienced Lyndhurst... Read More