Posts in Adjustment of Status

Jul 22 Violence Against Women Act

Overview                 VAWA stands for Violence Against Women Act and protects immigrant men and women. VAWA was first introduced into the law in 1994, providing noncitizens the ability to receive immigration relief without their spouse if they are a victim of domestic violence. This process is called self-petitioning....

Jun 15 Deportation and Removal Defense

Overview Deportation is the act of removing a foreign national from a country where their presence is unlawful. Deportation occurs when the U.S. government discovers that an individual has either entered the U.S. illegally, overstayed their visa, or violated United States laws. See https://www.usa.gov/deportation for further information about deportation. This...

Jun 03 Green Card Sponsorship

In this Video, I discuss Green Card Sponsorship Issues including the required Income Eligibility for Sponsors. In light of the recent Memorial Day Holiday, I also include a discussion on reduced income requirements for members of the Military.

Apr 15 H-1B Visa Transfer

Overview             The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa which allows employers in the U.S. to hire workers who are foreign nationals for specialty jobs. These jobs usually require a minimum bachelor’s degree. If you currently possess a H-1B visa, you have the ability to change your...

Apr 14 L-1A Visa

Overview             The L-1A visa is a nonimmigrant visa intended for foreign managers or executives who are seeking to be transferred to their company’s U.S. locations. The L-1A visa is an extension of the L-1 visa, which allows a company to transfer to their U.S. locations with the...

Apr 07 PERM Labor Certification

Overview             When a foreign national applies for an employment-based immigrant visa, they must first obtain a PERM certification. PERM stands for program electronic review management. The purpose of the PERM certification is to protect existing workers in the U.S. by ensuring them that foreign workers are not...

Dec 31 Difference Between Immigrant/Non-Immigrant Intent

Overview There is a wide array of different visas that the United States offers to foreign individuals who want to come either temporarily or permanently. The important choice or “intent” of whether you will be staying permanently or temporarily is what governs the type of visa you may...

Feb 05 Adjustment of Status Application

To lodge a successful Adjustment of Status Application, one must file the following forms: The I-130 Petition The I-485 Beneficiary Application The I-864 Affidavit of Support The I-765 Application for Employment Authorization The I-131 Application for Advanced Travel Document Filing fees can increase or decrease depending on the...

Dec 10 Adjustment of Status Processing

Processing of your Adjustment of Status Application proceeds along the following lines: Submission of relevant USCIS Adjustment of Status Forms USCIS sends out Receipt Letter USCIS schedules a Biometrics Appointment If any Interviews are required, USCIS will schedule one with a Notice of Action Letter If approved, USCIS...