Immigration Law

Falling in love with someone who lives in another country creates a variety of challenging scenarios. United States citizens with foreign fiances can apply for a K-1 fiance visa as long as the couple marries within 90 days. Their partner can legally enter the country...

Immigrants must pass background checks to secure visas or green cards. Criminal charges while living in the United States can have major implications for immigrants already in the country. They could be at risk of losing their visas or green cards.  In fact, they...

People who want to stay in the United States permanently must apply for green cards. A green card, or permanent resident card, is what makes an indefinite stay in the United States possible. However, the actual card itself does not remain valid in perpetuity. The...

You have been given an employment visa to come work in the United States. Your skills are in high demand, so you were offered a job before you even immigrated. You used that job offer and the support of your future employer to get an H1B visa that authorizes you to...

Applying for your United States citizenship is a major milestone. You’ve spent considerable time and effort preparing for this step. However, even minor errors can delay the naturalization application process. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services...

Your first immigration court hearing can feel stressful especially when you are unsure what the judge will ask. Understanding the purpose of the hearing and how your rights apply may ease that fear and help you prepare. What your first hearing is designed to do Your...

Becoming a citizen of a new country is a major milestone in any immigrant’s journey. In the United States, naturalization is the formal process that allows lawful permanent residents to become citizens after meeting certain eligibility requirements.  Approaching...

Bringing your children to the United States to live with you is likely your main priority as a permanent resident. The timeline for this process depends heavily on whether your child is under or over 21 years old. The government separates children into different...

Different visas help people in unique situations. There are visa programs for professionals with specialized skills and visas for immigrant investors. There are also family-based visas. Sometimes, those who enter the country through family-based immigration may find...

Applying for a marriage or K-1 visa can be an exciting time. However, the application process can also be intimidating due to the complexities of U.S. immigration law. While authorized vendors that offer immigration services exist, some entities take advantage of...