How Can The 10 Year Law Help Me?
Many clients contact me and are somewhat confused over an application that is available in immigration court known as Cancellation of Removal. Many people believe if they have been in the United States over 10 years that they can apply for a Green Card. Unfortunately, that is not true. Many concerns that people have when... Read More
How Can I Remove My Conditional Resident Status?
The I-751 petition, known as the petition to remove conditional resident status, is an application that is required by USCIS to determine whether an application or a resident status based on a Green Card has been valid for the two-year period. Immigration requires submission of documentation and any other evidence during the course of the... Read More
What Are The Two Different Types Of Green Cards?
Often, my clients ask me what’s the difference between a 2-year Green Card and a 10-year Green Card, and sometimes they are very confused about why they have received a 2-year Green Card or some of their friends have received a 10-year Green Card. A 2-year Green Card is a conditional resident card, and in... Read More
Can I Get A Visa If I Am From A Treaty Country?
E1 and E2 visas are visas for foreign workers to come to the United States based on a treaty that exists with the United States and the Foreign Nationals country. Depending on the nationality of the person as well as the makeup of the company, certain persons can apply for E1 or E2 status. The... Read More
Are There Exceptions For The Naturalization Exam?
A person who applies for Naturalization normally must show that they can read, write, and speak English. There are exceptions for certain persons. If you are a permanent resident for at least 15 years and are over 55 years old, or have been a permanent resident for 20 years and are over 50 years old,... Read More
What Happens If I Get Caught In The U.S. Unlawfully?
Many people are very concerned if they are encountered by the U.S. Customs Enforcement Branch or ICE. Many people are worried that they will be arrested and taken away to their country immediately. In some cases that is true. If there is a prior deportation order or you’ve had your day in court and not... Read More
Can I Sponsor My Family If I Am A Permanent Resident?
As a permanent resident, a person can sponsor their spouse, a child under the age of 21, a child over the age of 21 who is also unmarried, but those are the only categories of persons that can be sponsored on a family petition. A person must become a U.S. citizen if they wish to... Read More
What Should I Know About A Fiancé Visa?
Often times my clients ask me how they can bring their fiancé to the United States. The process involves a U.S. citizen who has a fiancé living abroad to apply for a K-1 visa to enter the United States out of the U.S. Embassy. The requirements require that the U.S. citizen is legitimately free to... Read More
Who Will Sponsor My Visa If I Am Coming To The U.S. For A Job?
Many employers in the United States can sponsor an individual for permanent residency. Most positions require what is known as an Alien Labor Certification. The U.S. Department of Labor is in charge of administrating a program known as PERM to determine that there is the lack of US workers to perform the duties that the employer... Read More