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 […]
Parole in Place for Military Family Members: USCIS Memo Explained
U.S. military family members who entered the U.S. illegally may now qualify to receive green cards and other US immigration benefits. General Rule Foreigners who enter the U.S. illegally are prevented from obtaining green cards or other benefits. They must nearly always depart the U.S. and return legally on a visa. Problem Often, foreigners have […]
Marrying a Canadian and Immigrating to the U.S.
Canadians are accustomed to having free access to the U.S. when visiting. However, when there is a romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen, visiting privileges can stop. Below is an example of a couple who innocently thought they could simply move the Canadian to the U.S. to be married. This violates the rules and can […]
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 […]
Illegal Entry – 601 Bar Waiver
My parents brought my brother to the us from Mexico when he was 2 years old. He is now 31 years old and is getting married. He has no papers. Question My parents brought my brother to the us from Mexico when he was 2 years old. He is now 31 years old and is […]