I am a Permanent Resident, What Family Members Can I Sponsor?
Permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, children under 21 years old and unmarried children over the age of 21. Before a person can sponsor their family members, they must become a U.S. citizen.
How Does My Spouse Obtain a Permanent Green Card?
A spouse must have conditional residency adjusted to permanent residency within 90 days of the expiration of their Green Card. A petition must be filed, a fee must be paid and evidence must be provided that the marriage is legitimate during the two-year conditional period. Evidence includes joint tax returns and bank statements, photographs, trips... Read More
How Can My Spouse Obtain Their Green Card?
If your spouse wants to obtain a Green Card, they will have to go through an adjustment of status to apply for permanent residency. The U.S. citizen must file the Alien Relative Petition on behalf of their spouse. Residency based on marriage requires an interview by a U.S. immigration officer to determine the legitimacy of... Read More
How Can I Bring My Fiancé to the US?
K-1 visas are for those with a fiancé that wants to come to the United States. All prior marriage for both parties must be terminated at the time of the application for the fiancé visa. The fiancé and the U.S. citizen must have met each other in person within two years of their application... Read More
Can My Employer Sponsor My Green Card?
Employers can sponsor individuals for permanent residency. PERM is a program that determines which industries have a shortage of workers in the United States. Those who apply for permanent resident status must be eligible to be considered for a Green Card.
Can Canadians Work in the US Legally?
Canadian and Mexican citizens are eligible for TN status immigration. TN status came from the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. TN status allows a person to be eligible to work in the United States.
Alternatives to H1B Visas
Many people who apply for H1B visas do not get their applications accepted. This is due to an extremely high demand in applications. Students may be eligible to extend their F1 status. Other alternatives include O1 visas for those with extraordinary abilities.