Immigration Guides

PERM processing is often one of the longest and most uncertain stages of the employment-based green card process. Current Department of Labor (DOL) processing times for PERM-related steps can be lengthy and may vary significantly depending on the stage of the case, agency workload, and whether the case is selected for audit. Posted processing times are general benchmarks, not case-specific guarantees, and actual timelines for any individual case can vary.

The EB-2 category remains one of the most common employment-based green card pathways for professionals, yet it is also one of the most backlogged for individuals born in India.

One of the most common questions immigration attorneys hear is simple but rarely has a simple answer: How long will this take? Whether a foreign national is waiting for a green card, an interview notice, or a work permit, the anxiety around timing is understandable, especially in processes such as a green card through marriage. Lives, jobs, and family plans often hinge on the answer. 

Immigration recommendation letters may be used as supporting evidence in many immigration matters, but whether they are useful, expected, or required depends on the specific case type and the governing form instructions or regulations.

Travelers are often asked to provide their U.S. visa number when completing immigration forms, travel documentation, or government applications. Despite how frequently it is requested, many people are unsure where to find it or how to distinguish it from other numbers on the visa stamp.

“Good moral character” is a legal concept that matters in some immigration benefits more than others. In certain cases, such as naturalization and some VAWA self-petitions, it is an express eligibility requirement. In other cases, similar conduct may be considered as part of a broader discretionary review.

Clients are often asked to provide an Alien Registration Number when completing immigration forms or reviewing their records.

The Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, is commonly used by lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for a reentry permit before embarking upon extended international travel.

Getting married after entering the United States on a K-1 fiancé(e) visa is a major milestone. For many couples, it feels like the hardest part of the process is finally behind them. But from an immigration perspective, marriage itself isn’t the final step.

For individuals working in the U.S. in H-1B status, you may be asked for an employment verification letter in some immigration or travel-related situations. It often comes up for visa stamping, in response to a request for evidence, or when an employer or attorney wants updated proof of ongoing employment.

If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you have probably heard the term “Form I-551.” But what is an I-551 form exactly? Is it different from a green card? And what happens if it expires?

When a loved one is going through the immigration process, you may be asked to write an immigration letter of support. Many people are unsure where to start. What should you include? How formal should it be? And how much detail is too much?

The Trump Administration’s Gold Card program, created by Executive Order on September 19, 2025, has generated significant attention as a potential new pathway to U.S. permanent residence for high-net-worth individuals and corporate-sponsored employees.

The O-1 visa stands apart from many other employment-based visa categories in several important ways. Unlike options subject to annual caps or lottery systems, the O-1 is for individuals with extraordinary ability (O-1A) or extraordinary ability in the arts / extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television (O-1B), generally shown through sustained national or international acclaim (and for film/TV, a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement

The H-1B visa has long been one of the most sought-after pathways for foreign nationals seeking to work in the United States in professional, specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.