Is Travel Allowed After Adjustment of Status Filing?
Filing Form I-485 for adjustment of status? This blog explains when you can travel internationally, the risks, and how Advance Parole works.
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Employment-Based Green Cards | Family-Based Immigration | General US Immigration | Green Card - US Permanent Residency
Do Sealed Violations Affect Green Card Applications?
Even sealed or expunged criminal violations must be disclosed on Form I-485. Failing to report past incidents—even those sealed under state law—can lead to denial of your green card and trigger immigration consequences such as inadmissibility or removal proceedings.
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U.S. Immigration Expands Social Media Screening for Visas
New Policy Requires Social Media Disclosures The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule requiring immigrants to disclose their social media activity when applying for visas, green cards, and citizenship. While social media screening has been part of visa applications since 2019, the new policy would extend these requirements to individuals already…
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Can You Be Deported If Married to a U.S. Citizen?
Marriage to a U.S. citizen doesn’t automatically protect you from deportation. Learn how your immigration status, entry history, and legal options impact your case. Understand your rights during ICE visits and steps to adjust your status or seek relief.
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Employment-Based Green Cards | Family-Based Immigration | Green Card - US Permanent Residency | US Immigration News and Updates
USCIS Update: Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Now Required with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a critical update affecting applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Effective immediately, specific applicants must now include Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with their Form I-485. Failure to do so may result in the rejection…
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Travel Rules After Receiving a U.S. Immigrant Visa
Learn the key rules for traveling after receiving your U.S. immigrant visa. Find out when you can travel, how to re-enter the U.S., and what to do if your visa stamp expires.
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5 Key Points for Employers on PERM Labor Certification
For most employers, sponsoring a foreign national employee for an employment-based green card requires filing a Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This process ensures that hiring a foreign national will not adversely affect U.S. workers. Here are five key points for employers.
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Understanding Your Combo Card: Travel and Work Benefits
If you have applied for U.S. permanent residency (a Green card) through adjustment of status, you might have also requested a Combination Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card, commonly known as the combo card. This article will help you understand the dual functionality of this card and your work and travel options while your permanent residency application is pending.
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Understanding the Bars to Adjustment: An Overview
Adjustment of status allows eligible immigrants to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. However, strict eligibility rules and statutory bars under INA § 245(c) may prevent some applicants from qualifying. In this guide, we explain the most common bars to adjustment, available exceptions for immediate relatives and employment-based applicants, and when immigration waivers such as Form I-601, I-601A, or I-212 may be required.
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Smooth Sailing through the Green Card Application Process
When a client came to us for help sponsoring their partner for a green card, we walked them through their options and found the best fit for their growing family.
“Highly recommended. Working with the professional and knowledgeable staff at Richards and Jurusik made the green card application process much less stressful.”
—Client Testimonial
