Green Card Through Marriage

A U.S. Citizen Can Sponsor 4 Types of Relatives for a Green Card

A U.S. Citizen Can Sponsor 4 Types of Relatives for a Green Card

Each year, the United States issues green cards to about 1.1 million people. Those who obtain green cards, considered “lawful permanent residents,” are then eligible to gain U.S. citizenship within three to five years. Interestingly, about half of those who…

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Marriage Based Green Card_ 5 Documents to Include with Your Case

5 Documents to Include with Your Marriage-Based Green Card Case

In this article, we will talk about 5 documents in particular that are very persuasive in proving to USCIS that your marriage is legitimate and worthy of supporting a marriage-based green card application. To properly show that you are in a valid bona-fide marriage…

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K1 Visa Processing Time: From Start to Green Card

The K1 visa is a powerful option which allows U.S. citizens to bring their fiancé to the United States. Through the K1 visa, someone can come to the United States, marry their U.S. citizen fiancé, and apply for their green card without leaving the U.S. The K1 visa…

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K1 Visa Requirements: How to Qualify for a Fiance Visa

The K1 visa, also known as the fiancé visa, is a great option to bring your fiancé to the United States. Through the K1 visa, a U.S. citizen can apply for their fiancé to get a special visa to the United States. Once the fiancé enters the United States, they can marry…

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K1 Visa Application Process: Step-by-Step Explanation

Through the K1 visa process, the fiancé of a U.S. citizen can come to the U.S. and apply for a green card. The K1 visa is a very powerful visa option, however, the K1 visa process has many steps that must be carefully followed. Failure to follow the steps can…

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Naturalization Requirements

Naturalization Requirements: The 9 Requirements to Become a U.S. Citizen

The process of naturalization allows permanent residents (green card holders) to receive U.S. citizenship. The process of naturalization allows foreign nationals to receive US citizenship. If you have met all requirements discussed in this guide, you can…

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How to Get a Green Card

How to Get a Green Card

As a U.S. immigration lawyer, my clients often ask me how they can get a green card. The answer is that there are many possible ways to get a green card. The best option for you will depend on your particular circumstances. In this guide, I will explain most of…

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L1 Visa Duration

L1 Visa Duration: How to Extend Beyond 5 and 7 Year Limits

The L1 visa allows a foreign company to transfer certain employees to work for an affiliated US company. One important aspect of the L1 visa is that it is a non-immigrant visa and so it is temporary in nature and does not directly lead to a green card. If you have any…

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