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Canadian Visitor to US Citizen in 4 Years! One of the most common scenarios we see practicing US immigration law on the northern border with Canada is for visitors that enter the United States and marry US citizens. We recently helped a client complete the journey of entering the United States as a visitor, marriage to a US Citizen, and eventually US citizenship. Read their US Immigration story here.
TN visa status is a nonimmigrant visa for purposes of temporary employment in the United States. Although TN visa status is temporary, you are not precluded from future intent to immigrate. We explain what is meant by temporary nonimmigrant intent while working under TN visa status.
Wondering if having an approved I-130 or I-140 can affect your TN Visa chances? We’ve crafted a comprehensive guide explaining how these visa statuses interact, providing clarity on US immigration policies.
We often help TN visa holders to go from their nonimmigrant TN visa to US permanent residence (Green card). This can be done in several ways one of the most common is through marriage to a US citizen. Find out about going from a TN visa to a green card through marriage to a US Citizen.
When you apply for a green card for a spouse inside the United States through adjustment of status, the final step of the process is an in-person interview with a USCIS officer. The purpose of this interview is to verify the facts of the case and the bona-fides of the marriage. In other words, was the marriage entered into for love or for a green card. We discuss the marriage-based green card interview and the types of questions you should expect here.
Navigating USCIS updates? We explain how to transfer your pending I-485 to another preference category, the advantages, and the things to consider before interfiling.
We recently received the approval of a green card (US Permanent Residency) for the spouse of a US Citizen who entered the US under ESTA. Read more about going from ESTA to a green card through marriage to a US Citizen below.
When the petitioner of USCIS Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, passes away mid-process, the principal beneficiary may qualify for a relief known as humanitarian reinstatement. Learn about its eligibility and application process.
If you are a US citizen, you can petition for certain qualifying family members to receive US permanent residence and a green card. Learn more about who, how, and how long it takes.
Although the TN Visa is a nonimmigrant visa, a TN Visa holder is able to marry a US Citizen and obtain a green card through marriage while in the US on a TN Visa. However, there are timing and intent issues that need to be carefully considered before you file your case with USCIS.