Obtaining Permanent Residency Faster and Cheaper with the National Interest Waiver
The National Interest Waiver can provide individuals with a fast and flexible path to permanent residency in the United States. Find out if you are eligible!
USCIS Increases Fees for Immigration Cases on April 1, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security announced a significant increase in USCIS filing fees that will start on April 1, 2024. The new rule also changes the timeline for premium processing cases, alters availability for fee waivers, and makes other changes in processing for immigration cases. We recommend that people file their immigration case before April 1, 2024 to save money.
Reentry Permits Allow Permanent Residents to Remain Outside the United States for More than 6 Months
Lawful permanent residents are required to physically reside in the United States. If you are a permanent resident who needs to remain outside the US for more than six months, you should apply for a reentry permit to preserve your permanent resident status. Check out our blog post for more information!
What Happens to Your I-130 Petition If the Petitioner Passes Away?
Today’s blog post deals with the difficult subject of the death of a petitioner for permanent residency. We know that navigating the complex world of immigration law can be a daunting task, especially when you are dealing with the emotional strain of losing a loved one. Today, we will answer a question that was posed by a prospective client during a consultation, "Does my approved I-130 petition die when the petitioner dies?"
Does an Approved I-130 Petition Expire? Consular Processing and Revocations
By Katrina Mendoza The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is the first step in sponsoring an eligible family member to immigrate to the United States with Lawful Permanent Residence or a "green card." A common misconception is that once the United States and Immigration Services approves an I-130 ...
Public Charge Rule Causes Changes in Form I-485 for Permanent Residency Application
by Andrea Lee The new rule regarding the public charge ground of inadmissibility went into effect on December 23, 2022. As a result, Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was updated with additional questions that have proven confusing for some. This article ...
Are You Eligible for a Waiver of your I-751 Interview?
By Katrina Mendoza For the last few years, the adjudication of I-751 Petitions to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence by USCIS has been significantly backlogged. The global pandemic has only exacerbated these delays, leaving hundreds of thousands of conditional permanent residents with their...
Trump Proclamations Extend and Expand Travel Ban to Immigrants, Workers, and their Families
☎ 425.250.8110 | ✉ Contact Us President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on June 22, 2020 that furthered the Administration's ongoing efforts to prevent the entry to the United States of foreign workers and their families. Proclamation 10052 prohibits admission by foreign workers abroad who hav...
New US Policy Allows Pre-Filing for Permanent Residency
The US State Department's visa bulletin for October 2015 announced a new policy. Starting on October 1, 2015, foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in the United States can file their adjustment of status earlier than previously allowed. Although applicants can't get their "green cards"...