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Understanding how unauthorized employment may impact your U.S. green card application? Learn about the exceptions, risks, and the role of an immigration attorney in this post.
When a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident wants to bring a foreign-born relative to the United States, concurrent filing of USCIS Form I-130 and Form I-485 can be an efficient route. It offers potential benefits such as speed, the ability to apply for employment and travel authorization, and staying in the U.S. while awaiting a decision. Read on to discover the ins and outs of concurrent filing.
Adjusting your status refers to the process of becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e., getting a Green Card) without having to leave the U.S. We cover some general guidelines to determine if you are eligible to adjust your status based on the diversity visa lottery here.
Our client had worked with a previous immigration lawyer that filed their case incorrectly. After several failed attempts. They hire us to handle their case. We were able to successfully file their case for a green card through marriage to a US citizen. He is now a US permanent resident. We discuss the approval here.
TN visa status is a nonimmigrant visa classification. This means when you obtain a TN visa your intent should be temporary and you should not have the intention to remain permanently in the United States. However, intent can change and often does. We have helped hundreds of TN visa holders obtain green cards through marriage to US citizens. We discuss a recent approval here.
Canadian citizens are visa exempt and can enter the United States as visitors only with a passport. There is no need to obtain a visa. When a Canadian enters the United States without being stamped upon entry, this is referred to as a noncontrolled Canadian. We have helped hundreds of noncontrolled Canadians obtain green cards through marriage to US citizens. We discuss the recent approval of a green card for a noncontrolled Canadian here.
On March 31, 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy regarding civil surgeon signatures on USCIS Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination, and Vaccination Record. Extending the validity of the civil surgeon’s signature from 60 days to up to 2 years.
In the realm of immigration, visa overstays often create complexities. Most undocumented immigrants in the U.S. entered legally but overstayed their visa. Many of these individuals are tourists, students, or non-immigrant workers who remained past the expiration of their visa status, making them undocumented. In some scenarios, these individuals marry U.S. citizens. This article delves into the process of acquiring a green card through marriage, even after a visa overstay.
As part of the process of obtaining a green card while inside the United States, the intending immigrant must submit USCIS Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record completed by a designated civil surgeon. One of the many requirements is proof of vaccination against COVID-19. We discuss the required medical examination and the COVID-19 vaccination requirement here.
When you file a USCIS Form I-485 Application to Adjust Status to a US Permanent Resident (Green Card) along with USICS Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and USCIS Form I-131 Application for Travel Authorization concurrently (At the same time), USCIS will adjudicate the I-765 Application for Employment Authorization first. If approved, USCIS will issue the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) without joint travel authorization. They will then adjudicate Form I-131 Application for Travel Authorization separately.