Success Stories: Green Card Approved for Adjustment of Status Applicant with J-1 Waiver from Finland
We recently received an approval for an adjustment of status application filed on behalf of a U.S. citizen and his spouse who is a national of Finland and who required a J-1 waiver. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: O-2 Visa Approved for Ecuadorian TV Presenter and Producer at USCIS
We recently received an approval for an O-2 Essential Support Visa for an Ecuadorian National who is a television presenter and producer. Congratulations to our artist client and his U.S. petitioner!
Success Stories: O-1 Visa Approved for Award-Winning Actress/Comedian at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil
We recently received an approval for an O-1B Artist Visa for an Ecuadorian National who is an award-winning comic actress and comedian of extraordinary ability. The beneficiary is an Ecuadorian national and applied for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil with a petitioning U.S. entity. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: 10-year green card issued to I-751 removal of temporary conditions applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval for form I-751 application removal of temporary conditions jointly filed by our client from the Philippines and her U.S. citizen spouse, which was granted without a request for evidence and without an interview! Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for adjustment of status applicant from Peru
We recently received a marriage-based green card approval for a Peruvian National. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Immigrant Visa Based on Marriage Issued to Mexican National at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez
We recently received an approval for an immigrant visa for a Mexican national based on marriage to her U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Spouse at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez. Congratulations to our clients!
News Alert: USCIS extends Green Card validity for Conditional Residents with a pending I-751 or I-829
USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. This change started on January 11, 2023, for Form I-829 and on January 25, 2023, for Form I-751.
FAQ: How do I change my name on the N-400 Application for Naturalization?
An applicant for Naturalization can request to change their name with their N-400 Naturalization application. What do you need to do in order to change your name on your U.S. citizenship application? Find out in our FAQ.
FAQ: How do I change my name with my N-400 Naturalization/Citizenship application?
What is Naturalization?
Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder) applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship is a legal status that offers many benefits and responsibilities, including the ability to vote in U.S. federal elections, serve on a jury, travel with a U.S. passport, and bring family members to the United States. Importantly, once obtained, U.S. citizenship cannot be abandoned or lost by spending extended periods of time outside of the United States (as is the case with permanent residence). In order to naturalize, generally speaking you need to wait at least 4 years and 9 months after obtaining lawful permanent residence before you can submit your N-400 application for naturalization (citizenship).
Can I naturalize after three years of permanent residence based on marriage to my U.S. citizen spouse?
If you have received your permanent residence through marriage, you may not have to wait the standard 5 years of permanent residency to apply for citizenship. In this case, you may apply to naturalize (obtain U.S. citizenship) in three years, if you continue living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse and meet the other requirements for naturalization.
10 Steps to a Successful Marriage-Based Green Card Application
A marriage-based green card grants permanent residency to the spouse of a U.S. citizen or green card holder allowing them to live and work in the United States. What are the steps in the green card process?
FAQ: What is Naturalization? What are the requirements for U.S. citizenship?
Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder) applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. What is the process to naturalize and what are the documentary requirements?
Success Stories: 10-Year Green Card Granted for Conditional Resident from the Philippines.
A conditional permanent resident receives a green card valid for 2 years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the condition during the 90 days before the card expires. When the petition is approved, the applicant becomes a permanent resident and receives a 10-year green card.
Success Stories: Spousal Green Cards Approval for Haitian National previously on TPS
We are pleased to share that we recently secured lawful permanent residence (a green card) for our client, a Haitian national who previously held Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through his U.S. citizen wife. TPS provides temporary legal status, protection from deportation, work authorization, and may include advance parole for international travel.
Top 10 FAQ on Marriage-Based Green Card Applications
What documents do I need to submit with my marriagebased green card petition? What questions will I be asked during the green card interview? How much do I need to make in order to file a green card petition for my spouse? I received a green card through marriage, when can I apply for citizenship? My spouse and I have divorced. Can I still continue with the green card process? Find out the answer to these and other frequently asked questions regarding marriage-based green card applications in our FAQ blog post.
Form I-751: Removal of Temporary Conditions for 2-year Conditional Green Card (Conditional Residence)
A conditional permanent resident receives a green card valid for 2 years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the condition during the 90 days before the card expires. The conditional card cannot be renewed. The conditions must be removed or you will lose your permanent resident status.
FAQ: What is a second marriage-based green card interview called a Stokes Interview?
A Stokes interview is very different from a regular first interview. It is a second green card interview for marriage-based applicants where the petitioner and beneficiary are interviewed separately to determine whether they have a bonafide marriage.
What happens after I-130 approval? What is consular processing?
Form I-130 is used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR/green card holder) to apply for permanent residency for a qualifying relative who wishes to live and work in the United States and get a Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card). Read our FAQ discussing what happens next after the I-130 is approved for those with relatives abroad, the document review/gathering at the National Visa Center (NVC) and the consulate interview.
How can I prove my good moral character for naturalization? What can prevent a finding of good moral character?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently expanded its policy guidance regarding unlawful acts that may prevent an applicant from meeting the good moral character (GMC) requirement for naturalization. What acts could prevent a finding of good moral character?
What happens at a naturalization interview? What should I expect at my citizenship interview appointment?
The Naturalization Interview & Testing is one of the steps necessary to complete the Naturalization process in the United States. It is not merely a formality, but a very important step in the path towards becoming a U.S. Citizen.