Immigration Guides
EB-2 Priority Date India: What It Means, How to Read It, and What to Watch For
The EB-2 visa 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.
PERM Processing Times: What They Mean for the Employment-Based Green Card Process
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.
Immigration Recommendation Letters: What They Are, Who Should Write Them, and What Makes Them Helpful
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.
U.S. Visa Number: Where to Find It & What It Is
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 for Immigration: What It Means, How It’s Evaluated, and Why It Matters
“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.
How to Find Your Alien Registration Number and When You May Need It
Clients are often asked to provide an Alien Registration Number when completing immigration forms or reviewing their records.
Form I-131 Reentry Permit: What Permanent Residents Should Know Before Leaving the U.S.
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.
What To Do After Marriage On K-1 Visa
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.