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How Long Do You Have to Stay Married with a K1 Visa?

If you are a United States citizen who wants to bring your foreign fiancé to the U.S. for the purpose of marriage, you will need to apply for a K1 nonimmigrant visa. Also known as a fiancé visa, a K1 ...

Can I Leave the U.S. While Waiting for a Green Card?

As lawful permanent residents, green card holders have the right to leave the United States and return at will, provided that they don’t remain outside the country for more than a year. However, the rules are somewhat different for individuals ...

K-1 vs K-3 Visa (Fiancé Visa vs Spouse Visa): What is the Difference?

Depending on your circumstances for pursuing lawful permanent residency of the U.S., you may opt to pursue a K-1 visa, which is intended for people who are engaged to U.S. citizens, or a K-3 visa, which is designed for people ...

How Can I Avoid the Police Questioning Me About My Legal Status?

Let’s face it, racial profiling happens. However; most police officers will not stop to question you without a legal justification, like investigating a criminal or civil violation. Our attorneys have reviewed thousands of police incident reports and immigration related documents ...

How to Apply for a TN Visa Renewal

The TN visa was created under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), in order to establish temporary employment opportunities in the United States for Mexican and Canadian citizens. Valid TN visa holders are allowed to enter to reside in ...

Parole in Place: Immigration Benefits for Military Families

The United States strives to provide special benefits to individuals serving their country through the military. One of these special benefits is the potential for military and veterans’ family members to be granted parole in place. This unique benefit strives ...

How Does the New Public Charge Rule Affect You?

Starting February 24, 2020, USCIS implemented a new rule which determines who is considered to be a “public charge” and how that affects an immigrant’s ability to immigrate to or remain in the United States. According to the new USCIS ...

Extensions & Special Situations for Visa-Holders During COVID-19

In a matter of weeks, the United States went from a handful of confirmed cases to the largest number of COVID-19 cases in the world. The alarming rise in cases and stress on the American healthcare system has led to ...

Immigration Courts Close Due to COVID-19

COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has caused almost every nation to enact stringent national guidelines in an effort to keep their citizens healthy by preventing the transmission of the virus. Currently, most immigration courts are still open in the ...

COVID-19 Causes Suspended Immigration & Green Card Services

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is suspending services by their embassy and consulates in more than 100 countries. In an effort to reduce the transmission of the virus and protect the citizens and residents of the United States, each ...

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