Getting married can be an overwhelming process, but determining the best path for immigration by marriage is no easier. This article discusses some of the choices between a K-1 visa (for a fiancé) and a CR-1 visa (for a spouse).…Continue Reading →
Immigration by Marriage: Your Options for a Spouse or Fiancé Visa
Getting married can be an overwhelming process, but determining the best path for immigration by marriage is no easier. This article discusses some of the choices between a K-1 visa (for a fiancé) and a CR-1 visa (for a spouse).…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 →
Why the TN Visa May Be the Most Overlooked Employment Visa
The TN status visa category is very similar to the H-1B visa, but it is only available to citizens of Canada and Mexico. …Continue Reading →
What You Need to Know about Health Insurance for Green Card Applicants
Healthcare coverage can actually help certain applicants seeking permanent residence (green card). Plus, receiving government financial assistance for healthcare is not a negative factor when applying for a green card.…Continue Reading →
Get a Work Permit While Waiting for Your Green Card
When adjusting status inside the United States, you may generally apply for employment authorization, also known as a work permit.…Continue Reading →
What You Need to Know About Immigrant Visa Backlog at the NVC
The immigration backlog at the NVC has gotten bad. Here’s what happened over the past year and what you can expect for 2023 to ease the green card log jam.…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 →