It generally takes added time for a Green Card holder to immigrate a foreign spouse or minor child who is under the age of 21 years. The added time is intended by the U.S. Department of State to help slow down what is referred to as chain migration. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens process normally […]
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 […]
Affordable Care Act for Immigrants (ACA)
Did you know your immigration status affects your eligibility for health care benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Open enrollment ends March 31, 2014. Visit www.healthcare.gov to learn more. Included are: The most common immigration documents that you may submit when applying for health insurance; Health insurance options for your family; How your immigration […]
Adjustment of Status Problems in Alaska
We had a case with a major scheduling error in Alaska. Biometrics were in Jueau, and then the scheduled interview was in Fairbanks for some reason. At the last minute, the client was given a notice that the interview was relocated back to Juneau on a later date, resulting in thousands of dollars in non-refundable […]
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 […]