Immigration Blog
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Advance Parole Travel Documents and their Authorization
Advance parole is a term used to describe green card applicants and their international travel while still in an I-485 processing phase. An individual is on “advance parole” once they have been issued the document. The advance parole travel document essentially allows I-485 applicants the ability to re-enter the United States when they are not an LPR yet.
Naturalization Fees and Unforeseen Costs
A closer look at some of the fees and unexpected costs accrued during the naturalization process.
New Obstacles to Marriage Green Card Processing
Marriage green card processing now carries a certain weight to it—the fear of possibly being deported.
Tips for Understanding the I-130 Review Process
In many cases, the I-130 is actually denied to applicants and their spouses, creating a situation where one is then not able to advance in other application processes. Let’s talk about how the I-130 review process works.
The Criteria Needed to Prove ‘Good Moral Character’
The phrase is mostly representative of having a clean record and tends to judge immigrants harshly on a three to five year waiting period.
Filing your I-130 Abroad: Considerations
While it is more likely that there will be a faster processing time domestically, in the United States, for those wishing to Petition for an Alien by filling out an I-130 Form, the option is still available from abroad.
Understanding K-1 Visa Immigration Process
The K-1 visa is granted for foreign fiancés so that they can legally travel to the United States and marry their partner within 90 days—the amount of time granted by the K-1 visa once approved.
Insights for the Employment-Based Green Card Interview
The employment-based green card is issued to EB-1,2,3,4 applicants who have successfully had an I-140 petition filed on their behalf by a prospective employer. The two most important documents for this procedure is the I-140 and I-485 Adjustment. The interview largely revolves around the education/professional experience of the applicant that led to the acceptance of such a job offer and the description, nature, and duration of the new role.
Understanding the Diversity Visa Lottery in the U.S.
The diversity lottery gives immigrants a chance to live in the United States and create a new life for themselves. But opponents say it creates too many security risks.
Fraud Protection: Can the Government Revoke your Citizenship?
While naturalized citizens enjoy the same rights as native-born citizens, a precarious situation has emerged whereby the federal government can strip someone of their citizenship if they have committed fraud on their application.
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