In Kerry v. Din, 576 U.S. (2015), the U.S. Supreme Court just decided that the U.S. consulate in Islamabad does not need to inform a U.S. citizen wife why her husband was denied an immigrant spouse visa. The grounds were based on National Security interests under 8 USC §1182(a)(3)(B). Din’s husband admitted that at one point […]
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 […]
Unable to Satisfy the In-Person Meeting Requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa Processing
I often receive phone calls from US citizens, unable to travel outside the US in order to fulfill the in-person meeting requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa processing. Meeting in person is generally required for either a fiance or spouse visa unless there is good cause to waive the requirement. Skyping or other forms of […]
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 […]
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 […]