Comprehensive Immigration Solutions
K-1 Visas Explained
Many people all over the world get married each day with ease, but when it comes to marriages where one of the parties is a U.S. citizen, and the other is not, things get a little more complicated. The road to obtaining a marriage-based visa requires that the couple make critical, and at times,…
Read MoreCan A Green Card Holder Sponsor A Parent?
Although immigrating to the U.S. and receiving a green card is a huge accomplishment, one of the toughest things about it is that you are separated from family abroad. Most of our clients and prospective clients wish their entire family could be together. As our parents age, the distance can be especially difficult. …
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Get A Green Card After Marriage?
Many U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) of the United States marry citizens of foreign countries, and embark on the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident status, a green card, for their new spouse. The immigration process can be daunting. The right information and guidance can help streamline the immigration process. Once you…
Read MoreMost Common Reasons VAWA Applications Get Denied
A VAWA visa or green card is a type of “special immigrant” status that is issued to abused spouses or children of green card holders or U.S. citizens. Abused parents of U.S. citizens can also qualify for immigration relief and a green card by filing a VAWA self-petition. “VAWA” is an acronym that stands for…
Read MoreVAWA: How Long Does A Petition Take?
Visa and green card waiting times are unprecedented, especially following the international COVID-19 pandemic. Some green card applications can take over 2 years before approval. No uniform waiting time can be applied to the processing time for a United States visa application, even under the best circumstances. In addition, it can be years before you…
Read MoreVAWA Eligibility Requirements: How To Qualify In 2023
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition can allow many undocumented individuals to remain in the U.S. legally, receive a work permit, or social security card, and apply for a green card without the help of their U.S. citizen or green card holder spouse, child, or parent. It is very important to note that one can…
Read MoreWhat is the Impact of the President’s Executive Order Suspending Immigration?
Yesterday evening, President Trump signed an executive order to stop U.S. embassies and consulates abroad from issuing green cards for 60 days. The order targets both employment and family-based green cards processed abroad. Given that nearly all U.S. embassies and consulates abroad are already closed for in-person interviews, the executive order’s impact is likely minimal.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact on Our Legal Practices
Minimizing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventing infection is on everyone’s mind this week. Grocery stores are out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer, businesses have temporarily shut down, and some of our clients are concerned that legal work from our firm may come to a halt. As of now, our office continues to…
Read MoreWhat Information Will I Need to Register for the H-1B Lottery?
The H-1B lottery registration for cap petitions opened on March 1, 2020, at 12 PM and will remain open until March 20, 2020, at 12 PM. In order to register, employers or their attorneys must provide basic identifying information about the company sponsoring the H-1B and the beneficiary they intend to sponsor for the H-1B. …
Read MoreTo Sponsor or Not to Sponsor… an H-1B
Given H-1B lottery registration opens on March 1, 2020, now is the time that many employers are approached by foreign national employees about potential H-1B sponsorship. For companies that have never sponsored an H-1B, the process can seem costly and daunting. The sponsorship process can cost several thousand dollars and involves various steps. Moreover, the…
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