The United States is a nation of constant change, but one change you may never have expected to see is the legalization of same-sex marriage. If you are an American citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may have spent many years trying to obtain a green card for...
Month: May 2018
Improve your chances of being accepted for a K-1 fiancé visa
It’s no secret that obtaining a visa to reside in the U.S. can be challenging. Whether you’re applying to move to the U.S. for your job or applying for asylum from your home country, there are always hurdles to jump through. Arguably one of the most highly scrutinized...
Comparing consular processing and adjustment of status
If you want to work in the U.S., there are two ways you can apply for permanent resident status (to get your green card): adjustment of status and consular processing. In this post, we examine the core differences between these two application methods. Regardless of...
Am I eligible for an employment-based green card?
You want to become a lawful, permanent resident in the U.S., and for that, you need to get a green card. There are many pathways to apply for a green card. You could be engaged to an American citizen. Perhaps you have a close relative who’s a U.S. citizen or green...
Can common law marriage be a path to naturalization?
Common law marriage is a type of union that does not need to require a marriage ceremony or a marriage certificate. Rather, members of the couple simply have an understanding that they are committed to each other, and they behave as a married couple. Only of a handful...
Things to know regarding an I-601 waiver
Few things may be more stressful for you as an immigrant than seeking valid entrance to Texas by navigating the formal application process. While you've likely been studying hard to learn how to speak, read and write in English, you may still have a language barrier...
Applying for asylum at the border: what to expect
A migrant caravan has been making headlines recently. The group is comprised of asylum seekers from Central American countries—Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala—which are among the most violent countries in the world. The migrants, fleeing for their lives, have...