The couple wants to spend half time in the U.S. and half time in Thailand. Question I am wanting to obtain a B2 visitor’s visa for my Thai wife of 90 days. We have been married for a year last February. I have lived in Thailand with her for part of this time and now […]
Maintain a Green Card While Residing Abroad
Once married, the Green Card helps secure travel to the U.S. and can act like a visitor visa. However, in order to be an immigrant and keep her green card, your wife must maintain primary residence in the U.S. Question I still do not understand how it makes sense to any reasonable or even unreasonable […]
Green Card Holder Immigrating a Foreign Fiance
Immigration rules do not allow a permanent resident of the U.S. to immigrate a foreign fiance. They allow a foreign spouse to immigrate, but a hold will be placed on the case intentionally to prevent chain migration. Question I am a Permanent Resident of the U.S. for 10 years with Canadian citizenship. My boyfriend lives […]
U.S. J-Visa Expiring. What To Do?
Foreign exchange students often are at a loss to know how to remain in the U.S. when his or her stay on a visa comes to an end. Each case is different. Here is an example of a Romanian girl who was unable to change status from a J student visa to a B-Visa for Visitors. […]
Plans To Marry in the U.S. on a J-Visa
A J visa is a cultural exchange visa granted for various reasons. The J visa is commonly granted to certain foreigners who have academic distinction or other talents or to foreign college students who work at summer jobs, such as in our National Parks. It can also be used by au pairs working for families in the […]