Know Your Rights A green card holder who is attempting to enter the U.S. should not automatically surrender the green card if asked to do so by a CBP border agent. An individual does not lose green card status as a result of time abroad. He or she remains a permanent resident ( LPR ) […]
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 […]
Green Card Holder Immigrating a Foreign Spouse
If you are a green card holder, there are several things to consider when immigrating a foreign spouse. Your petition to immigrate your spouse will normally be intentionally delayed because you are not yet a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens can immigrate immediate relative spouses (or fiances) “right away”. Right away is not as quick as you […]
Marrying in the U.S. and Living Abroad
If my fiance and I want to marry in the U.S. and plan to live in Great Britain for the next couple of years, do we still apply for the K1 fiancé visa? What happens after we are married? Question If my fiance and I want to marry in the U.S. and plan to live […]
Minimum Income Requirements for Fiance and Marriage Visa Processing
Income Requirements and Poverty Guidelines have been updated for 2019 and can be found at the following pages. 2019 Fiance Visa Income Requirements 2019 Marriage Visa & AOS Income Requirements Satisfying minimum income requirements is necessary for visa issuance, but often people who meet the requirements are still denied the visa for two reasons: The […]