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November 25, 2024
Why You Should Hire an Immigration Attorney
Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be complicated, with numerous laws, forms, and processes. An immigration attorney can help you achieve your immigration goals lawfully and efficiently. When to Seek an Immigration Attorney’s Assistance: 1. If You Have Prior Immigration Violations Things can get complicated when you have past visa denials, have overstayed a visa, […]
November 25, 2024
Application to remove conditions on your Residency (2 year card)
If you received conditional resident status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (2 year Legal Permanent Resident card), you need to use Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, to apply for the removal of those conditions and obtain a 10 year green card. These conditional cards are issued to […]
November 25, 2024
What to Expect During a Consular Process Interview
Returning to your home country after living in the United States for many years can be challenging. It’s normal to fear not being able to return to the U.S., but there’s no need to be afraid. Applicants attending interviews abroad after entering the U.S. undocumented should have applied for and received approval of an Unlawful […]
November 24, 2024
I-601A Waiver: What is it? Who needs it? and Why is it taking so long to get approved?
Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can use this application to request a provisional waiver of the inadmissibility grounds related to unlawful presence, as outlined in section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This is a provisional waiver for unlawful presence; there are other forms of […]
November 24, 2024
Humanitarian Parole in U.S. Immigration
Humanitarian parole is used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow noncitizens to enter or stay in the USA temporarily for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Humanitarian Parole allows individuals who might be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible for admission to the USA to stay […]
October 22, 2024
Visas for Fiancé(e)s of US citizens (K1 nonimmigrant visa)
To bring a foreign fiancé(e) to the United States for the purpose of marriage, U.S. citizens can file a petition using Form I-129F, also known as the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). This petition is a key step in obtaining a K-1 nonimmigrant visa, commonly referred to as the “Fiancé Visa.” Here are the main points […]
August 21, 2024
Understanding the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Charges and Convictions
Navigating criminal law and immigration can be challenging, particularly for non-U.S. citizens who may face severe consequences due to criminal charges or convictions. For non-U.S. citizens, involvement in criminal activities can lead to immigration issues, including deportation, denial of immigration benefits, and inadmissibility to the United States. Understanding these potential outcomes and knowing the steps […]
June 19, 2024
Biden’s Immigration Plan for Spouses of United States Citizens (and children of United States Citizens)
If a spouse of a United States Citizen has an illegal entry, and a family petition wasn’t filed before May 1, 2001, then the spouse must embark on a 3 step process that takes over 6 years (with the covid backlog) for completion. All the while, there is no work permit. So the undocumented spouse […]
May 31, 2024
Nunc Pro Tunc Immigration Amendments
Nunc Pro Tunc (Now for Then) immigration amendments are used to fix immigration document mistakes and change an order or decision with a retroactive effect. USCIS has the power to treat an application or request and make it effective to that of an earlier date of when the application was first filed or approved. Reasons […]
May 30, 2024
Consular Process Interview in Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGG)
If you received an email notification with your interview date in Tegucigalpa, there are several steps you should take before traveling. Step 1: Registering Your Appointment To register your interview appointment, create a profile at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/hn/en/immigrant-visa/. Each family member must create their profile. If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must email support-honduras@ustraveldocs.com or call either […]