When families want to stay together in the U.S., an adjustment of status can be a lifesaver. This process may allow individuals who entered the country lawfully to apply for permanent residency, which can prevent families from being separated due to immigration...
Adjustment of status is the process used to apply for a Green Card or lawful permanent residency for someone already in the United States. You do not have to return to your home country for visa processing. However, not everyone is eligible for adjustment of status....
America is supposed to be the “land of opportunity,” but opportunities – especially if you want to start your own business – can be paired with a lot of risks. In the current economic climate, many self-employed people and small business owners are finding themselves...
Immigrants who are currently living in Texas can request an adjustment of status. This is a formal term given to the process of applying for a green card. An adjustment of status allows you to skip the traditional visa processing that happens in your home country....
If you are an immigrant who currently resides in Texas, or one of the other 50 states, you may be interested in applying for a green card. This can be done through a process known as an Adjustment of Status. In order to be eligible for this process, you must currently...
Immigrants provide substantial value to Texas’s culture and economy. Many have built businesses, families and communities that strengthen the Lone Star State. However, at some point, they must prove their right to remain here. They can do so through a visa, green card...
When the effects of the coronavirus pandemic hit, millions of people suddenly found themselves without jobs. While unemployment benefits are available for most, many immigrants wonder whether their status will be affected by applying. NPR recently heard from several...
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court published an opinion on an interesting criminal case against a former business owner who provided immigration consulting services. This case offers some important lessons to immigrants when selecting a professional to help...
The U.S. grants green cards to over one million immigrants each year. Immigration officials choose who will become permanent residents based on a number of factors, including: the applicant’s health, criminal background and whether they may be a security risk. Now,...
Obtaining a green card for a spouse who is not a U.S. citizen can be a challenging endeavor. But it can become even more complicated if you are part of a same-sex couple. While laws for same-sex couples and heterosexual couples regarding marriage are the same across...
