The Military MAVNI (Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest) program allows immigrants a rare chance to skip the green card process and go straight to U.S. citizenship. Foreigners include the following visa holders: F-1, J-1, H-1B, H-4, L-2 E-2, TPS, etc., as well as DACA beneficiaries. The Army plans to reopen the MAVNI (Military […]
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 […]
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 […]