Spouse of U.S. Citizen
A person married to a U.S. citizen may pursue permanent residence through that family relationship. The case will always involve at least two phases: one for the U.S. citizen spouse…read on
K-1 VISA FOR FIANCÉ OF U.S. CITIZEN
The K-1 is a visa for the fiancé/fiancée of a U.S. citizen who intends to come to the U.S. to marry. The U.S. citizen must first file a fiancé petition…read on
I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Pemanent Residence
For some families, one of the first priorities after getting married is obtaining permanent residence for the foreign national spouse. This is understandable because in the U.S. today all kinds…read on
I-130 Family Petition
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can request immigration for certain family members. There are other categories of family-based immigration aside from the spouses of U.S. citizens. Congress has decided…read on
LGBT Immigration
Same-sex marriage can now form the basis for immediate relative I-130 family petition or I-129F fiancé petition. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. vs. Windsor, the immigration agencies…read on
I-601 Waiver and I-601A Provisional Waiver
I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility and I-601A Proviaional Waiver of Ten-Year Bar Ground of Inadmissibility Based on Unlawful Presence Some people are considered inadmissible to the U.S. such that permanent residence…read on
Parole in Place for Spouse or Parent of Active Duty Military
Parole in Place is a special immigration option for the spouses and parents of certain military personnel and veterans. The military connection is especially important in cases leaving the U.S….read on
VAWA Self-Petition for Abused Spouse of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permenant Resident
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a somewhat more generous set of rules for foreign nationals who have been subject to abuse or extreme cruelty by certain U.S. citizen…read on