Success Stories: O-1B Extraordinary Ability Visa Petition Approved for Chinese Visual Artist at USCIS
We recently received an O-1 extraordinary ability petition approval for a Chinese visual artist at USCIS. Congratulations to our clients!
News Alert: New Green Card Form I-485, released by USCIS in December, effective on February 10, 2025
On Dec. 10, 2024, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, which must be used starting Feb. 10, 2025. Read our news alert to learn more.
Success Stories: Spousal Immigrant Visa Issued to Philippine National at the U.S. Consulate in Manila
We recently received an approval for an immigrant visa for a Philippine national based on marriage to his U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Spouse at the U.S. Consulate in Manila. Congratulations to our clients!
Immigrants Make America Great: Hope and Optimism as We Welcome Trump 2.0
Our founder, Angela Torregoza, writes about hope and optimism as we approach Donald Trumps second presidency. Read her insights on this Medium article.
News Alert: USCIS now requires I-693 Medical Exam to be submitted with I-485 green card application
USCIS now requires certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to submit Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with their Form I-485 or the Form I-485 may otherwise be rejected. Learn more in our News Alert.
Success Stories: Immigrant Visa approved for Unmarried Daughter of U.S. Citizen at the Consulate in Guayaquil
We recently received an immigrant visa approval for an unmarried daughter of a U.S. citizen whose mother passed away and whose U.S. citizen sister became the substitute sponsor at the Consulate in Guayaquil. Congratulations to our clients!
Preguntas Frecuentes: ¿Qué sucede después de enviar mi solicitud de tarjeta verde a USCIS?
¿Acabas de enviar tu solicitud de tarjeta verde a USCIS? ¿Qué sucede a continuación? Descubre más sobre el proceso de solicitud de la tarjeta verde en nuestra publicación de blog.
FAQ: What happens after I submit my green card application to USCIS?
You just mailed out your green card application to USCIS? What happens next? Find out more about the green card application process in our blog post.
FAQ: Recursos Migratorios para Víctimas de Violencia Doméstica
La ley de inmigración de EE. UU. proporciona protecciones y recursos para los cónyuges extranjeros de ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales que han sido abusados. Si eres víctima de violencia doméstica, es importante que sepas que no tienes que seguir viviendo con tu abusador. Lee nuestra entrada de blog para obtener más información sobre tus opciones migratorias.
Formulario I-751: Eliminación de Condiciones Temporales para la Tarjeta Verde Condicional de 2 años (Residencia Condicional)
Un residente permanente condicional recibe una tarjeta verde válida por 2 años. Para seguir siendo residente permanente, el residente permanente condicional debe presentar una petición para eliminar las condiciones durante los 90 días previos a la expiración de la tarjeta. La tarjeta condicional no se puede renovar. Las condiciones deben ser eliminadas o perderás tu estatus de residente permanente.
Success Stories: Marriage-based Green Card approved for adjustment of status applicant from Taiwan
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Taiwanese national through his U.S. citizen spouse and it was granted without an interview. Congratulations to our clients!
¿Cómo corrijo un error o cambio mi información en mi I-94, permiso de trabajo, tarjeta de residencia u otro documento de inmigración?
¿Notaste un error en tu documento de inmigración, como el permiso de trabajo o la tarjeta de residencia? ¿Ha cambiado tu información y necesitas actualizarla con USCIS y obtener una tarjeta actualizada? Descubre qué hacer en nuestras preguntas frecuentes.
Success Stories: Marriage-based Green Card approved for adjustment of status applicant from the Dominican Republic
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Dominican national through his U.S. citizen spouse. Congratulations to our clients!
FAQ: What is the removal of temporary conditions Form I-751 process for conditional residents?
If you have been married less than two years when you receive your permanent resident card (typically known as Green Card), you were likely given a conditional green card. which is different from the 10-year green card. Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, is used by conditional permanent residents to remove the conditions on their residence and obtain a 10-year Permanent Green Card. Read our FAQ regarding this process.
Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from Australia
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for an Australian national through his U.S. citizen wife. The petition was approved without an interview and in just a little over a month after the application was received at USCIS. Congratulations to our clients!
News Alert: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Renewals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to the process for renewing Green Cards. Effective Sept. 10, 2024, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) by 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This update is a response to the increasing processing times many applicants have faced, offering extended proof of lawful status.
Read our News Alert to learn more
USCIS Celebrates Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week!
Today, September 17th, the nation observes Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week. Learn about the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initiatives to integrate newcomers into U.S. society and our tips and pointers for those who are considering naturalization, in our latest blog post.
La Nueva Política de "Manteniendo Familias Unidas": Oportunidades para Esposos y Hijastros No Ciudadanos de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) ha implementado la nueva política de "Manteniendo Familias Unidas" el 19 de agosto de 2024, diseñada para permitir que ciertos esposos y hijastros no ciudadanos de ciudadanos estadounidenses soliciten "libertad condicional en el lugar". Esta medida permite que los no ciudadanos que se encuentran en los Estados Unidos sin una admisión legal puedan permanecer temporalmente en el país, sin tener que salir para un procesamiento consular en el extranjero. Si se les concede la libertad condicional, podrán solicitar el ajuste de estatus para convertirse en residentes permanentes legales. Esta política podría beneficiar a aproximadamente 550,000 no ciudadanos, aunque el USCIS implementará medidas estrictas para prevenir solicitudes fraudulentas.
Alerta de Noticias: Tribunal emite suspensión administrativa del programa Mantener a las Familias Unidas.
El 26 de agosto de 2024, el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Este de Texas, en el caso Texas v. Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (Caso Número 24-cv-306), suspendió administrativamente al DHS de otorgar libertad condicional en el lugar bajo el programa Mantener a las Familias Unidas por 14 días. Conozca más sobre este desarrollo en nuestra Alerta de Noticias.
News Alert: Court Issues Administrative Stay of Keeping Families Together Program
Updated September 11, 2024
On Aug. 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, Case Number 24-cv-306 administratively stayed DHS from granting parole in place under Keeping Families Together Program for 14 days. Subsequently, the court issued another order and the administrative stay remains in effect through Sept. 23, 2024. Learn more about this development in our News Alert.