Immigration Guides

The National Interest Waiver, commonly called the NIW, is an employment-based immigrant pathway that does not require a job offer or a labor certification. For professionals whose work benefits the United States broadly rather than a single employer, it can be a meaningful option worth understanding. This article explains what the National Interest Waiver is, the legal standard used to evaluate eligibility, and what the application process generally involves.

You may be able to travel while a marriage green card case is pending, but you should not assume it is safe to leave the United States just because your case has been filed.

If you are applying for adjustment of status from inside the United States, traveling without the proper travel document can cause serious problems, including the possible abandonment of your pending green card application.

Short answer: Yes, in some cases, you may be able to apply for a marriage green card after overstaying a visa.

A visa overstay does not automatically prevent every person from getting a green card through marriage, but the answer depends on several important facts, including how you entered the United States, whether your spouse is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, whether you have other immigration violations, and whether you plan to apply from inside or outside the United States.

An Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp, also known as an I-551 stamp, may be issued to Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) as evidence of their lawful permanent resident status in limited circumstances.

Real estate is one of the most misunderstood topics in the E-2 treaty investor space. It is easy to see why: real estate is a familiar, tangible, and substantial form of investment, so it seems natural that buying property in the United States would support an E-2 visa.

Green card holders are often asked to provide a “document number” when completing forms or reviewing immigration records. This can create confusion, especially because multiple numbers appear on the card.