Category Archives: Immigration

Don’t Fail to Tell USCIS if You Move

A particularly easy trap to fall into is not reporting within the time constraints that you have moved. USCIS takes such a failure very seriously, to the extent that you can be deported—or worse. If you have moved without notifying … Continue reading

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Can I Receive a Green Card when in the U.S. on H-3 Status?

An H-3 visa allows individuals to enter and live in the U.S. temporarily in order to receive professional training; as such, it is approved with the understanding that your intention is to return to your home country once training is … Continue reading

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Applying for the K-1 Visa

K-1 visas are used to allow non-resident individuals to enter the U.S. and get married. While the K-1 does not automatically give the person a legal right to live here, it can be a first step toward gaining residence status. … Continue reading

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Income Tax and Green Card Holders

Individuals who enter the U.S. on temporary or permanent visas need to be aware of their income tax reporting requirements. This is especially true of those who hold green cards. If you have a green card and are not sure … Continue reading

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How USCIS Deals with Marriages It Considers to Be Sham

Getting married in order to gain residency in the U.S. with a green card is illegal. If you are trying to determine a way to enter the country and live here legally, consult a green card attorney, but don’t simply … Continue reading

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Can Students Obtain Visas to Attend Public School for Free?

Individuals who want their children to attend U.S. schools for free cannot do so under a student visa. If you are seeking an education in the U.S. for yourself or a minor child, it is important to work with an … Continue reading

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The Importance of Working with an Immigration Attorney

Immigration law is very complex; just trying to determine the best method for gaining admission into, and residency in the U.S. depends on many factors. As such, those who seek immigration often fall into the trap of hiring non-lawyers to … Continue reading

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Purpose and Conditions for Filing Form I-751

If you obtained a green card through a recent marriage to a U.S. citizen, you are required to file Form I-751 within two years. This is because such green cards are issues conditionally on the understanding that you will eventually file … Continue reading

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The Credible Fear Test and Requesting Asylum

One method of obtaining semi-permanent resident status is a bit risky, but may be worth it if you can prove credibility. As an immigration lawyer can tell you, occasionally a foreign national is able to request asylum successfully by stating a … Continue reading

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Marriage Interviews on an I-130 Filing

USCIS is ever-vigilant and concerned about the potential for fraud. When a couple plans to marry, and one member is a foreign national seeking residence on an I-130, a suspicion of fraud is almost second nature to officers. A green … Continue reading

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