With all the Immigration policy changes in the last year, U.S. Embassy and Consular restrictions have changed dramatically for anyone pursuing a marriage-based green card or visa. We have seen new travel ban proclamations, USCIS benefit holds covering dozens of...
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The ‘Parole in Place’ Update: Can Spouses of US Citizens Still Apply?
by Harlan York | Dec 18, 2025 | Family Immigration
It has been a confusing year for families trying to fix their immigration status, especially if they are trying to use Parole In Place. If you are the spouse of a U.S. Citizen who entered the US without a visa and have been following the news, you might feel...
Understanding Parole in Place: A Path To Citizenship For Family Of Military
by Harlan York | Oct 13, 2025 | Immigration, Family Immigration, Featured, Military Immigration
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.
The “IR” Green Card: Your guide to US residency based on Marriage, Parents and Children
by Harlan York | May 2, 2023 | Immigration, Family Immigration
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)...
Marriage Based Green Cards: Top Questions & Mistakes 2021 / 2022
by Harlan York | Dec 12, 2021 | Immigration, Family Immigration, Featured
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.
What Is a K-1 Visa? What You Need To Know About the Fiancee Visa
by Harlan York | Oct 19, 2020 | Family Immigration, Marriage
By now you may have heard that President Trump came out on Twitter saying that: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into…
Same Sex Marriage For Immigration / Green Cards: Updated for 2020
by Harlan York | Aug 15, 2020 | Family Immigration, Marriage, Same Sex Marriage
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…
Your Immigration Medical Exam (I-693): A Step by Step Guide for Success
by Harlan York | Feb 7, 2020 | Immigration, Family Immigration
Whether your green card application is based on family, employment, visa lottery, political asylum or any other means, everyone must file a completed Green Card, or Immigration Medical Exam ( also known as an I-693, I693, or I 693 form) before approval. If you want to get a green card “fast” (and of course that term is relative) you need a properly completed green card medical exam.
Getting a Green Card Through Marriage or Family – I-601A Provisional Waiver
by Harlan York | Feb 4, 2020 | Family Immigration, Visas & Waivers
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.
Removal of Conditions on a 2 Year Green Card: What You Need To Know About Your I-751
by Harlan York | May 20, 2019 | Family Immigration
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.
Getting a Green Card: Marriage vs. Employment
by Harlan York | Dec 14, 2017 | Business & Employment, Family Immigration
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.
4 Main Problems (and Solutions) in Same Sex Marriage Green Card Cases
by Harlan York | Jun 23, 2017 | Family Immigration, Same Sex Marriage
It’s now been a few years since same sex marriage has been considered legal in the United States. Let’s address some of the common problems and solutions for same sex marriage Green Card cases. Now, same sex marriage green cards between citizens and immigrants may form the basis for legal immigration.
Same Sex Immigration: Marriage and Bisexuality
by Harlan York | Jun 5, 2016 | Family Immigration, Marriage, Same Sex Marriage
The New York Times published a piece a few years ago called “Bisexual: A Label With Layers.” There were no direct references to immigration law, but I immediately thought of our work, especially the recent green card applications we have successfully completed in same sex immigration marriage. As the Immigration Service points out on its very own website, same sex immigration marriage is now to be treated equally with opposite sex immigration marriage.
The Top 4 Mistakes in Immigration Through Marriage
by Harlan York | May 1, 2016 | Family Immigration, Immigration
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…
Green Cards Through Marriage: Should You Apply in the US or Abroad?
by Harlan York | Jan 6, 2016 | Family Immigration
One of the main questions we get asked by clients who are aiming to get green cards through marriage is: “Should we apply for the green card in the United States OR at the Embassy overseas?” There is only one answer we give to this question…
Military Immigration Law Gives Green Card to Parents, Spouses, Kids
by Harlan York | Oct 13, 2015 | Family Immigration, Military Immigration
Are you enlisted? Or are you an officer in the US military, or a veteran of the US military with family that is inside the US but is here unlawfully? There is a relatively new expansion of immigration law that’s just for you…
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