What Is a VAWA Green Card?
You can receive a VAWA Green Card if you can show abuse by a US citizen or LPR family member. In the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Congress allowed certain people who have been victims of abuse to self-petition for immigration benefits and avoid removal. This means you do not have to rely on your […]
What Happens if I Get Divorced with a Conditional Green Card?
If you get divorced with a conditional green card, you may still be able to get a 10-year green card. However, it makes the case more difficult. When you are granted a green card based on a marriage less than two years old, you are granted a conditional green card. This conditional green card is […]
What is Adjustment of Status?
If you are an immediate relative of a US citizen and did not cross into the US illegally, you could be eligible for adjustment of status. This means you do not have to travel outside of the United States to get your green card but can remain in the country while your application is pending. […]
Can I Work While My Green Card Petition is Pending?
If you have filed an application for adjustment of status, you may apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) while the green card application is pending. This is done with a Form I-765. It requires no additional fee when filed along with an application to adjust status. When you apply for an employment authorization card, […]
What Do I Need to Apply for Citizenship?
To become a U.S. citizen, otherwise known as being naturalized, you must fill out an N-400 and pass numerous other requirements. An immigration lawyer can help avoid costly delays in the process and other consequences. The requirements for naturalization are: Must be at least 18 at the time of filing of […]
What is an Aggravated Felony in Immigration?
An aggravated felony conviction can mean big trouble for a non-citizen. It means you’re not eligible to become a U.S. citizen and can even mean you’ll be removed or deported. An aggravated felony does not have to be either a felony or aggravated. While serious felonies such as murder, rape, child sex offenses, and drug […]
What is a Fiancee (K-1) Visa?
A fiancee visa or K visa allows your fiancee to travel to the United States to get married. After getting married, they generally apply to adjust their status to gain a green card. There is also a K-3 visa that allows your spouse to come to the United States to apply for […]
Do I Need an Attorney to File My Immigration Paperwork?
Many of my clients come in to me in a bind. They’ve filed some immigration paperwork, whether for a visa, green card, or naturalization, and they’ve messed something up. They’ve been given a strict deadline to amend their application or provide additional evidence, and they’re not sure if they can make it. It […]
What is a Green Card?
A Green Card, or Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR), allows you to remain in the United States permanently. This is unlike Visas, which require you to leave the country after the Visa expires. Green Cards generally expire after 10 years and must be renewed within six months of their expiration. You must […]
What are the Consequences of a Criminal Conviction?
I have seen far too many people plead guilty in their criminal case without considering all the consequences that a conviction carries. This is why it’s important to find a criminal attorney who will fight for you every step of the way. It may seem like you’re getting a good deal from the state when you […]