The USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum that has major consequences for students and their family members who are in the U.S. on F, J, and M statuses. The new Policy penalizes students who’s course load falls below full time or who violate the terms of the student status by working without authorization. The effective date of this […]
I-601A Provisional Waiver Expanded to Include Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens and Green Card Holders
The USCIS immigration agency expands eligibility for an I-601A provisional waiver. The main advantage of the expansion is that permanent resident green card holders (LPR’s) may now help foreign spouses or children qualify for the I-601A provisional waiver. Until now, only U.S. citizens could help a foreign spouse or child obtain an I-601A waiver. Immigrants are […]
Are You Faced With an Adam Walsh Act Denial?
The Adam Walsh Act prevents a U.S. citizen or permanent resident green card holder from immigrating his foreign family members to the U.S. if petitioner has been convicted of a specified sexual offense against any minor child. This limitation also applies to Fiancee Visa petitions by U.S. citizens. Litigating The Adam Walsh Act in Federal […]
Obama Administration DAPA: Deferred Action for Parents of U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders
Announced November 20, 2014 — Major Obama Administration immigration changes for parents, DACA children, deportations, bar waivers, border security, and the military. This post focuses on parents. Immigration relief for parents of children who are either U.S. citizens or Green Card Holders. The foreigner must be the parent of a US citizen The parenting relationship […]
Married Someone Else on a K1 Visa
My fiance came to the U.S. on a K1 visa and did not marry his fiance at the time. He overstayed his welcome. Now, we got engaged and I want to marry him. What should I do? Question My fiance came to the U.S. on a K1 visa and did not marry his fiance at […]