Can I Travel While Naturalizing?
While you are applying for naturalization in the United States, you are allowed to travel. There are no travel restrictions after completing your Form N-400, also called the Naturalization Application. You are free to go abroad while your application is processed, one of the benefits of legal permanent residence or a green cardholder. However, there […]
Guide to Adjustment of Status for U.S. Immigration
Have you been living in the U.S. on a temporary visa or without status and seeking to make your stay permanent? You will need to undergo the adjustment of status (AOS) process to get your permanent resident card. Here is an overview of the steps to adjustment of status. 1. Determine Your Eligibility for a […]
What happens to my Green Card if my Citizenship Application is denied?
Presently, the average naturalization (citizenship) process can take 12 to 15 months; some USCIS field offices take even longer, depending on volume and staffing levels. In the last few years, there has been a significant spike in the number of people applying for naturalization. We often hear what will happen to their Green Card if […]
U.S. Immigration Options for Canadian Nationals
Options for Canadians to immigrate to or live and work in the United States vary depending on why one is seeking to become a U.S. resident. Some of the most common reasons Canadians move to the United States include education, employment, business opportunities, and the more favorable tax regime in many U.S. jurisdictions, including Puerto […]
Will Congress Eliminate Per-Country Limits on Employment-Based Visa?
This article addresses some of the latest developments that concern individuals who have lived through a decade-long immigration backlog, especially for individuals born in India and China. The US immigration system in terms of the employment-based category works by focusing the immigration priority on chargeability, determined by the country of birth. Individuals born in larger […]
K-1 Visa- Petition for a Fiancé of a U.S. Citizen
If you have ever watched the program 90-day fiancé you may know that a K-1 visa is a non-immigrant (temporary) visa that permits the fiancée or fiancé of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States to get married. A K-1 visa is different from a marriage-based immigrant visa. The K-1 visa is an excellent […]
O-1 Visa Processing
The O-1 visa for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement is a nonimmigrant work visa in the United States that offers more advantages and flexibilities than other temporary work visas lack. With the complexity of the requirements, working with an immigration attorney who is highly experienced in processing an O-1 visa will improve the likelihood […]
How to File I-130 for a Family-Based Green Card
The United States immigration law allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their “eligible relatives” who wish to migrate to the U.S. through the family-based green card process. To achieve this, the petitioner (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) will need to submit Form I-130 to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). […]
Impact of Merger on PERM Green Card & I-140
A corporate merger or acquisition can change the entire structure of an organization and impact its workforce. In US immigration and labor laws, merger/acquisition can impact a foreign employee’s green card application process, especially at the PERM labor certification and the I-140 submission stage. How Does Merger or Acquisition Affect Green Card Application? When a […]
Determine Whether You’re Eligible to Apply For A Green Card
To become a lawful permanent resident in the United States one must determine whether they are eligible to apply for a green card. Who is Eligible for Green Card Application? Whether you are currently in or outside the U.S., you may qualify for a green card if you meet the eligibility requirements under one of […]