Colleges and universities in the United States host numerous students from other countries every year. Sometimes, studying in the U.S. also leads to finding love. For those who decide to get married and stay here after their student visa expires, the process of...
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What can put a green card holder at risk for deportation?
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Mar 5, 2019 | Adjustment of Status
If you are an immigrant, deportation is always a potential risk until you receive full citizenship. While a green card offers you a certain amount of security and stability to establish a life in the United States, many crimes can still be punishable by...
Seeking a change of status after a disaster
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Sep 26, 2018 | Adjustment of Status
When you first began your efforts to seek temporary residency in the United States, you probably learned quickly that the progress is complex and slow with no guarantees. You may have completed what seemed like reams of paperwork, gathered documentation and checked...
Comparing consular processing and adjustment of status
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | May 23, 2018 | 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...
USCIS marriage interview: a booby trap for deportation?
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Apr 24, 2018 | Adjustment of Status
Marriage used to be a trusted way to gain legal residency in the U.S. As long as you could prove your marriage was legitimate, you were free to stay. However, in the wake of the current administration’s push to oust illegal immigrants, marriage is no longer the safe...
Form completion, organization may help your status application
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Feb 1, 2018 | Adjustment of Status
As someone looking to make the United States your permanent home, you may feel anxious about all of the steps involved in the process. Because adjusting your immigration status and pursuing the road to citizenship can often involve many challenges, your feelings of...
The barriers between you and permanent resident status
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Nov 30, 2017 | Adjustment of Status
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...
How should you fill out Form I-864? Carefully, very carefully
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Sep 5, 2017 | Adjustment of Status
It's an exciting time in your family when a member is ready to apply for a green card. Because his or her application relies on a family visa, a sponsor is required, and you stepped up to fulfill that role. After all, you support your loved one's aspirations of...
What to do if your visa is denied
On Behalf of Trevino Immigration Law | Jan 5, 2017 | Adjustment of Status
Whether someone is trying to get into another country for work, school or personal reasons, a visa denial can ruin extensive plans and cause the applicant to lose thousands of dollars. Before giving up, rejected persons and their family members in Texas should learn...