Understanding the 90-Day Immigrant Intent Rule for ESTA Holders Seeking an Adjustment of Status I-485 Green Card
ESTA Visa Waiver holders should be aware of the implications of the 90-day rule for Adjustment of Status I-485 applications. Learn how to apply for Adjustment of Status I-485 within the 90-day period and avoid the presumption of preconceived intent to immigrate, and avoid denial of your Green Card case.
Timing Your Marriage and Adjustment of Status I-485: A Guide for B2 and ESTA Visa Waiver Holders
When is the best or safest time to marry and apply for a green card as a B2 Visitor or ESTA visa waiver entrant when you are thinking about marriage to your US citizen or a permanent resident fiance soon?
CR1 or IR1 Visa: Understand the Difference Between the CR1 and IR1 Visa after Marriage to a U.S. Citizen Spouse
The CR1 visa is for spouses of U.S. citizens married for less than two years at the time of entering the United States, granting conditional permanent residence status for two years. The IR1 visa is for spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married for two years or more at the time of entering the United States.
I have an F-1 Student OPT and just married a US Citizen
As an F-1 student OPT visa holder who just married a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for Adjustment of Status I-485 to obtain a Green Card. Learn how to apply successfully.
Love And Immigration in The Time of The Coronavirus
I was visiting my fiancé in the United States and cannot leave due to the pandemic since there are no flights available and it is not safe to travel. Can I apply for a Green Card while I’m visiting my fiancé based on how scary it is to be separated during the pandemic?
Ten Frequently Asked Client Questions Regarding Criminal Cases and Immigration
The intersection of immigration law and criminal law can arise within the United States in many different scenarios such as the following: (1) when a foreign national is either visiting or working in the US and is arrested while here; when the foreign national is applying for a Green Card while in the United States and is arrested prior to or during the adjustment of status process; or when someone has to deal with explaining their criminal history during the “good moral character” analysis of the citizenship process. This article by prominent Criminal Defense attorney, Elena Fast, answers some of the most frequently asked questions by foreign nationals trying to navigate the complicated criminal terrain in the United States.
My I-94 has a mistake on it! How can I get it fixed?
An I-94 is the US Customs and Border Patrol's official record of a non-immigrant's legal entry into the US. The I-94 is needed to show that the non-immigrant entered into the US legally with a valid visa, and also whenever the non-immigrant applies to change their status either to another non-immigrant category or animmigrant category.
Is It Faster to Apply for a Fiance Visa or Marriage Visa
“I just got engaged to my fiancé and we are anxious to begin our American Dream Life together. We’re ready to get married but are not sure if it’s better to apply for fiancé visa now or get married and then apply for a marriage visa. What should we do?”
I Have an F-1 Student Visa and Just Married a Green Card Holder
I have a student visa and my spouse has a Green Card. Can he apply for my Green Card now or should we wait until after he becomes a U.S. Citizen
Will I get in trouble if I came here to study but ended up marrying my Green Card holding boyfriend/girlfriend?
What if I overstay my student visa. Can I still get a Green Card if my Green Card holding spouse petitions for me?