Incomplete I-485 application packages may get denied. Review the I-485 checklist to make sure you properly prepare your adjustment of status application.…Continue Reading →
I-485 Checklist for Family-Based Applications
Incomplete I-485 application packages may get denied. Review the I-485 checklist to make sure you properly prepare your adjustment of status application.…Continue Reading →
Overview of the H-1B Green Card Process
Employer sponsorship isn’t required for the H-1B green card process. There are other ways to become a permanent resident.…Continue Reading →
U.S. Income Taxes and Immigration Consequences
As a general rule, U.S. tax law applies to you if you live in the United States or spend a significant amount of time here. And income taxes can affect immigration status.…Continue Reading →
Starting the Family-Based Green Card Process
If you would like to petition (sponsor) a family member for a green card or you are a foreign national that wants to permanently move to the United States, this article provides a basic overview of the eligibility categories and family-based green card process.…Continue Reading →
Obtaining a Waiver for the J-1 Home Residency Requirement
Sometimes a waiver can help certain exchange visitors remove the required 2-year J-1 home residency requirement when there’s an opportunity to adjust status.…Continue Reading →
How to Upgrade an I-130 Petition After Naturalization
Did you recently naturalized as a U.S. citizen? If you petitioned your spouse and/or children for a green card as a permanent resident, you can upgrade an I-130 petition if you’ve now become a U.S. citizen.…Continue Reading →
DACA Green Card through Marriage
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was meant to be a short-term solution when President Obama introduced it in 2012. Since then, it…Continue Reading →