According to a report from The Washington Post, the Supreme Court of the United States recently heard oral arguments in the case of Sanchez v. Mayorkas. The issue at stake before the court is whether non-citizens living in the country under ‘Temporary Protected Status’ (TPS) have the right to apply for a green card. Unfortunately, …
READ MOREImmigration Law: A Guide to Spousal Visa Interviews
Each year, thousands of people become lawful permanent residents—and, eventually, U.S. citizens—through a spousal visa. A report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) found that the federal government issued approximately 2.3 million marriage-based green cards during a ten-year period. Although marriage is a common path to a green card, that does not mean it …
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READ MOREMarriage, Green Cards, and Divorce: An Overview
Green card, Immigration Tips, Marriage-Based Immigration
Unfortunately, not every marriage works out in the end. If you and your spouse are having trouble, you are certainly not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 790,000 married couples get divorced each year. Although ending a marriage is never easy, the divorce process can be especially stressful for …
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READ MOREHow To Go From F-1 Visa Or OPT To Work Visa Or Green Card
Green card, Immigration Law, Visas
How To Go From F-1 Visa Or OPT To Work Visa Or Green Card Let’s say you’re on an F-1 visa. You’re an international student, and you’re getting ready to start your OPT. Or perhaps you’re already on OPT, or your OPT may be about to end. Now you’re wondering what’s next in …
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READ MORENeed A Marriage Green Card Quickly In Los Angeles? Watch This!
Green card, Immigration Law, Marriage-Based Immigration
Need A Marriage Green Card Quickly In Los Angeles? I help a lot of people get green cards through marriage. And one of the questions that comes up a lot for my clients in the Los Angeles area is how to get legally married really quickly? In many locations in and around Los …
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READ MOREPopular States to Move to if You are Immigrating to the United States
Citizenship, Green card, Immigration News, Immigration Tips
The United States is the most popular destination in the world for immigrants. According to data provided by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), approximately 1.3 million foreign born individuals moved to the U.S. in the year 2014 alone. People come to the U.S. from all over the planet for a wide variety of different reasons. …
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READ MORECommon Obstacles to Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
Citizenship, Green card, Immigration Law, Immigration Tips
According to research conducted by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), around 1.3 million foreign-born individuals move into the U.S. each year. While not all migrants are interested in ultimately obtaining American citizenship, many of them are. The good news is that getting U.S. citizenship is a possibility for many people who have entered the country. …
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READ MOREA New EB-5 Bill
EB-5 Bill, Green card, Immigration News
In September, Republican Bob Goodlatte, the Chairmen of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced H.R. 5992. This bill, which also has cross-party support, proposes some important reforms to the EB-5 program. The EB-5 program is an immigrant investor program that gives investors and their immediate family members an opportunity to obtain green cards if a qualifying …
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READ MOREIs Your Green Card Expiring?
Check the expiration date marked on the front of your green card. If it is coming up soon, you should take action to renew it. Your time until expiration will vary depending on what type of legal status you have. For instance, if you are a permanent legal resident, that date is most likely ten …
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READ MOREAdjustment of Status: 7 Things You Need to Know About Getting a Green Card Through Marriage
Adjustment of Status, Green card
Los Angeles is a city that offers a lot of excitement – there’s always something new to explore. And maybe while you explore the city, you happen to meet someone. You go on a few dates to the Hollywood Bowl or the Santa Monica Pier, and as time goes on, you realize you’re falling in …
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