About 21% of all immigrants enter the US through family-based green cards every year. Many people believe that getting a green card through marriage is one of the fastest and easiest ways to become a US citizen, but this is not necessarily the case. Things can go very wrong with this type of green card application, for a host of reasons.
I've been an Immigration Lawyer for two decades, and I see some of the same mistakes over and over again. A lot of these mistakes stem from people just not really understanding the law...and why would they? Immigration law is considered one of the most complicated...
Harlan York immigration attorney discusses application procedures for marriage & family based Green Cards.
In 16 years I have never seen this type of turnaround. It's not in all Newark cases but definitely some. Now, recall that Newark covers the vast majority of applications in NJ. There is only one other Immigration office in Jersey and that is a very small building...
Green Cards The world always has upheaval, whether it’s a pandemic or a war, or simply a new job or life, and many people need to get their green cards fast. What are the fastest ways to get a Green Card in the US? Which of the immigrant visa preference categories are...
There has never been a better time to get your spouse a green card. Whether your husband or wife is outside the United States or already stateside, we are here to help.
If you are an immigrant or a US citizen, you don’t need to be afraid.
We’ve been helping immigrants become green card holders and US citizens for a quarter-century. We stay current on all the daily changes to immigration law and have a history of solving complicated immigration issues.
What is an IR6 Green Card? Who can apply for an IR Green Card? How long is the IR green card good for? Can an IR green card be revoked? Looking to get your green card? Or are you a U.S. citizen hoping to file for a parent, spouse or child? For those who have (or are)...
When I receive my green card, am I a citizen? How long do I have to wait to apply for citizenship? What are the steps to becoming a citizen once I have my green card? What could stop me from getting my citizenship? So you've received your green card, and it seems like...
What are the fastest ways to get a Green Card in the US? Which of the immigrant visa preference categories are faster? These conditions can affect your ability to Get a Green Card quickly The world always has upheaval, whether it's a pandemic or a war, or simply a new...
Are you enlisted? Or are you an officer in the US military or a veteran of the US military with family in the US but here unlawfully? As of November of 2013, the United States Department of Homeland Security expanded a previously existing military immigration law called parole in place that directly benefits the family members of military personnel.
With the pandemic affecting every part of our society, many people are worried about trying to get their green cards fast as soon as things are back to “normal.” All the uncertainty in the US means that more people than ever are trying to ensure their residency. One of the first questions they ask: How Can I Get a Green Card Fast?
During COVID it’s very hard to know how long an application can take. However if you have you been waiting a long time for your application for a Green Card, Work Visa, Student Visa, or any other immigration application? We’ve had a lot of success going through the immigration service to speed up applications that have stalled or are just taking too long.
If you are in a gay or lesbian marriage, can you get a green card if one spouse is already a green card holder or US citizen? The short answer is YES. Same sex marriage has been legal nationwide in the United States since June 2015…
Since 2016, more undocumented immigrants are able to get their green cards through marriage than ever before. The expanded I-601A waiver means that many applicants who previously could not qualify now have this route open to them. Before 2016 only adult (over age 21) children or spouses of US citizens could apply. Since then it has opened up to include: spouses and adult children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Immigrants with marriage based green cards face the need to file Removal of Conditions after initially receiving two year (“conditional”) status. Removal Of Conditions is filed on Form I-751. Universal rule: Marriage must be entered into in good faith.
You have a handful of choices when seeking permanent residence in the United States. Most people usually choose between getting a green card through family, particularly marriage, or looking at employment visas. There are varying waiting times for many immigrants in different relative classifications, from siblings of citizens to the adult children of green card holders as well as a host of employment options.
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