Can I get a green card as a “non-controlled Canadian” without an I-94?
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Can I get a green card as a “non-controlled Canadian” without an I-94?

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With the exception of E visas and K visas, Canadian citizens are visa-exempt and do not require a visa stamp before entering the United States. In most cases when entering the United States as a visitor, Canadians are admitted with a brief inspection and no record of admission or I-94. This is called a “non-controlled” admission. We discuss going from a visitor as a “non-controlled Canadian” to a green card here.

I overstayed a visa and married a U.S. citizen. Can I still get a green card?
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I overstayed a visa and married a U.S. citizen. Can I still get a green card?

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Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of undocumented immigrants inside the United States entered legal immigration status and then overstayed their status. Many enter as tourists, students, or non-immigrant workers. When their visa status expires, they simply remain in the United States and overstay their legal admission by months, years, or even decades. Thus making them undocumented or illegal. In some cases, the foreign national develops a relationship with a US citizen that leads to marriage. We discuss the process of going from a visa overstay to a green card through marriage here.

What are the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for a green card?
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What are the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for a green card?

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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.

USCIS PROCESSING UPDATE – USCIS Adjudication of Form I-765
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USCIS PROCESSING UPDATE – USCIS Adjudication of Form I-765

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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.