The Parole in Place program, which allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request temporary lawful presence and receive a green card without first leaving the country, is experiencing major disruptions. Although applications can still be filed, no approvals will be issued during this period. This could result in delays and uncertainty…

We are pleased to share a recent success story! Another one of our clients has received Green Card approval through a VAWA self-petition. This marks a significant step toward securing their permanent residency and independence in the United States.   VAWA provides a way for immigrant survivors of domestic violence to apply for a Green…

  Filing a VAWA self-petition can raise concerns, particularly about whether you’ll need to testify about the abuse you experienced. Fortunately, when applying for VAWA, you do not have to testify in court and, in most cases, do not have to discuss the abuse in person with USCIS officers.  The process is designed to protect…

As we are coming upon election season, we wanted to share with you the basics of becoming a U.S. citizen.  Only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote.  We encourage all eligible individuals to apply for citizenship and exercise the privilege of voting in the U.S. Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone, symbolizing the…

We are pleased to announce that the spouse of our U.S. citizen client has been approved for a marriage-based green card.   In this case, we simultaneously filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This approach streamlines the adjustment of status process for individuals…

  When you file a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petition, USCIS does conduct an investigation as part of its review process. This is to ensure that all requirements for VAWA relief are met and that the information provided is accurate.   USCIS thoroughly reviews the details of your petition to confirm your eligibility under…

On August 5, 2024, USCIS completed a second round of the annual H-1B registration lottery from the remaining H-1B registrations for this cap season. All prospective petitioners with selected registrations have been notified and are now eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the beneficiary named in the selected registration. All petitions must be…

Dear Clients and Friends,   We are excited to inform you about an important new development in immigration law. Beginning August 19, 2024, the government will start accepting applications for the newly announced Parole in Place (PIP) program. This program offers significant relief for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, who entered the U.S. illegally, allowing…

    If you apply for protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), you generally do not need to leave the United States during the application process and, in most cases, can receive a green card while in the United States. VAWA is designed to help individuals who have been victims of abuse by…

    The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows individuals who have experienced domestic violence to self-petition for lawful status in the United States without the abuser’s involvement. A common question is whether VAWA can be filed while living outside the United States.    To be eligible for VAWA, applicants must show they have been…