If you are not a citizen of the United States, you know that marriage to a citizen may be a way for you to secure permanent resident status. However, there are still many challenges standing between you and your goal of legally and permanently residing in the United...
Month: November 2017
Late DACA renewals get a second chance
Since last November when Donald Trump secured the presidency, the subject of immigration has been anything but stable. From a mega border wall to the travel exclusion of entire countries, immigration policy has been up in the air. What would actually happen under...
What Social Security means for immigrants
Among the many complicated steps to achieve citizenship to the U.S., applying for a Social Security number tends to be one of the simpler tasks. A Social Security number can make it easier for you to find a job, buy a home and seek other opportunities. You will most...
Preparing for the interview for a K-1 fiancé visa
You fell in love with an American, and now you want to come to the U.S. to get married. You’re probably already aware that in order to do so, you first need to obtain a K-1 fiancé visa. The visa application process can be long and complicated. In this post, we provide...
Three common barriers to naturalization – and how to fix them
If you’re considering applying for citizenship to the United States of America, you first need to know if you’re eligible for naturalization. As you review the requirements, you may find one that you do not meet. What do you do? It’s important to note the difference...
Getting the green light on your family green card
Immigration issues of all kinds are complex and difficult to understand, especially if you do not have an immigration law degree. Due to the ever-changing, constantly evolving laws and regulations that pertain to immigration, if you have questions or concerns about...