Marriage has been a right reserved only for heterosexual couples through the centuries. But, along with the development of civilization, same-sex couples finally got the legal right to marry or reap the benefits of marriage in a state that recognizes same sex marriage. This includes filing the petition for the green card for the foreign
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Employment-Based Green Card: I-485 Processing Timeline
If you are wondering about the employment-based green card processing timeline, read this article. It will help you understand the process and benefit from employment-based adjustment of status. Moreover, the process is outlined in this guide. Form I-485 Processing Time – Complete Guide During the initial phase of the application process, you will need to…
Marriage Green Card: I-601 Waiver for Prior Fraud or Misrepresentation
There are grave consequences for fraud or willful misrepresentation of facts with the intention of procuring an immigration benefit. The perpetrator will be inadmissible to the United States, which is often severe because it attaches to them for life. The passage of time cannot remove the certain grounds for inadmissibility for fraud or willful misrepresentation,…
How to Beat Allegations of Marriage Fraud?
Marriage fraud is a serious crime as far as the United States government is concerned. It is an outright disregard for the country’s immigration laws, but more than that, it plays on its intelligence. Many people who want to live in, take up a job, or start a business contact in the United States always…
Can You Get Green Card With Criminal Records?
If you want to get a green card from inside the U.S. or abroad, the important thing to note is that according to the U.S. immigration law, a large portion of your immigration application will be dedicated to your criminal history questions. The criminal convictions of violent or dangerous crime are a potential bar to…
Visit spouse in the U.S. While Waiting for Green Card?
Having a long-distance relationship with a foreign national can be a real struggle, and not being able to visit your loved one whenever you wish is an obstacle imposed by immigration law for many international couples. Fortunately, it’s possible to visit your foreign spouse (husband or wife) in the U.S. while your marriage-based green card…
K-1 Fiance Visa: Can My Fiancée Visit Me in U.S.?
Visiting your fiancé(e) in the U.S. isn’t always a straightforward action. If you are going to marry a U.S. citizen or a green card holder (lawful permanent residents), it’s essential to understand how your planned wedding could affect your future travel to the U.S. Immigration rules state that once you’re married to a U.S. citizen…
A Complete Guide to Curricular Practical Training to H1B
Most international students on F 1 visas want to secure their visa status for a longer period of time in the United States. They have few options available to broaden their practical experience in the course they are studying by participating in either optional practical training or curricular practical training or both. However, they have…
USCIS Implements Premium Processing for Some Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
In March 2022, USCIS published a final rule expanding its expedited processing services to include additional immigration and other types of petitions. This announcement is good news for businesses and foreign nationals facing significant delays in processing immigration benefits. In this informative guide, we will give you the contents of the rule and the various…
USCIS announces TPS registration process for Sudan
On March 2, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Sudan and South Sudan to Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The provisional period for this status is 18 months. Enrollment began on April 19, 2022, and continues through October 19, 2023. The news was released on April 19 by the Federal Register,…