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Same Sex Marriage
What is immigration status of same sex marriage? In 2015, same-sex marriage became legal in the United States. Since then, we have assisted several same-sex couples obtain permanent residency and U.S. citizenship for the foreign national spouse based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen. For further information, please see the Adjustment of Status tab. Schedule […]
Multinational Executive or Manager EB-1
What is a Multinational Executive or Manager,(EB-1)? Considered a first-preference employment-based immigration category, a foreign national who will be in a multinational executive or manager capacity in the U.S. may be eligible. REQUIREMENTS To be eligible, a Foreign national must have been employed outside the U.S. for at least one year within the last three […]
Naturalization
What is Naturalization? Naturalization is the process granting U.S. citizenship to an eligible immigrant. REQUIREMENTS While requirements vary based upon how someone qualifies for Naturalization, certain parameters apply to every applicant: (1) continuous residence/permanent residence, (2) physical presence in the U.S., (3) time spent within a specific USCIS district or state, (4) good moral character, […]
Conditional Permanent Residence
What is Conditional Permanent Residence? Conditional permanent residents receive a green card with a two year validity instead of ten years. Toward the end of the two years, a conditional permanent resident will petition USCIS to remove the conditions on their green card, and if approved, will receive the normal green card valid for ten […]
Consular Processing
What is Consular Processing? Consular processing is one of two paths to lawful permanent residency, generally for those who are outside the United States. Instead of applying for a green card with USCIS, a Foreign National living outside the U.S. may apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad in order […]
Adjustment of Status (“AOS”)
What is Adjustment of Status (“AOS”)? AOS is the process that is used to apply for lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) status while inside the U.S., also known as applying for a Green Card. Being a Legal Permanent Resident, or having a Green Card, allows a Foreign National to a live and work permanently in the […]
K Visas
What is a K visa? A K-1 nonimmigrant visa may be available to a U.S. citizen (“USC”) who would like to bring their fiancé(e) to the U.S. for the purpose of getting married. This visa allows for the foreign national fiancé(e) to enter the U.S. on a visa with the intent on entering a bona […]
Changes for L-2, E and H-4
Changes Affecting Employment Authorization for L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses On November 12, 2021, USCIS announced that L-2 and E dependent spouses are no longer required to apply for an EAD to work in the United States. Instead, L-2 and E dependent spouses are authorized to work in the United States just by virtue […]