Hiring a US immigration attorney is the single most important step you can take to ensure you meet all of the legal requirements of entering the United States. Given today’s…
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When permanent resident status is obtained in the United States, a Form I-551 (i551) or green card is issued to evidence that legal status in the United States. The holder…
Immigration Lawyer Explains Affidavit of Support An affidavit of support is a document that must be completed by all petitioners for family-based and some employment based sponsorship. In the affidavit…
In 2010, a change in the law allows the widow of American citizen married any length of time to self-petition for immediate relative status as a lawful permanent resident, but…
There are several issues faced by immigrant children who are beneficiaries of a pending family-based immigration petition. One of the major issues is when a child turns age twenty-one before…
A new military immigration initiative has been launched to assist illegal aliens who are present without admission or parole and who are spouses, children and parents of those serving on…
The Supreme Court has found section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. Effective immediately, U.S. embassies and consulates along with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services will adjudicate…
Same-sex marriages that are valid under State law are eligible to apply and receive immigration benefits. Applicants and same-sex marriage immigration lawyer will be required to prove to Department of…
The visa lottery program will be accepting applications for the 2015 Diversity Visa Lottery program from October 1, 2013 to November 2, 2013. Each year, the Diversity Visa Lottery program…
Petitioning for my Spouse Q1: I am a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident in a same-sex marriage to a foreign national. Can I now sponsor my spouse for a…
