This update is dedicated to the US Citizen spouses who are Navigating the CR1 Visa Process in Fall 2023 and eagerly awaiting approval of a CR1 visa, otherwise known as a Conditional Resident visa, at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad. The CR1 Visa is one of the few ways that new spouses of US [...]
Here are 4 facts about the CR1 visa, an immigrant visa for newly-wed spouses of US Citizens, that could affect your immigration planning: #1: The CR1 Visa is one of two options for marriage-based immigration for spouses located outside the US People located abroad obtain US lawful permanent residence (LPR) by traveling to the US [...]
Here are 6 facts about the IR5 visa, an immigrant visa for parents of US Citizens, that should be considered BEFORE you apply. #1: The IR5 Visa is available to all qualified parents of US Citizens who wish to move to the US, without limit The IR5 visa is used when US Citizens wish to [...]
Great news! If you have been waiting for a Brazil K1 Visa for your fiance, the US Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has resumed processing applications. Visa interviews for fiances of US Citizens are now being scheduled and visas are being issued. Patience is still required, however, as it could take several months to [...]
Workers, family members of lawful permanent residents, adult children and siblings of US Citizens, and parents of US Citizens cannot enter on new immigrant visas after April 23. It is currently unclear if fiancés of US Citizens (K-1 visa holders) are also barred. On the evening of April 22, 2020, President Trump finally [...]
USCIS has finalized plans to raise filing fees for almost all of its filing forms on 12/23/2016. Although the increases represent a weighted average of 21% above the current fees, the changes range from a modest 8% for Naturalization (N-400) to over 100% for children seeking proof of US Citizenship status obtained via parents (N-600/N-600k). A detailed breakdown of new [...]
While it is seldom ideal to use credit for things you won't immediately be able to pay off, it's a fact of life that Americans rely on credit for major, or even day-to-day, purchases. If using a credit card means that a client will be able to immigrate their loved one much sooner, financial best practices often [...]
Like magic, Parole in Place (PIP) turns someone who entered the country without inspection (EWI) into an inspected alien without them ever having to set foot outside the US. This is important because, with very few exceptions, one must have a lawful admission to adjust status to lawful permanent resident (green card). Without it, someone [...]
Unless you've been living under a rock you've heard that certain undocumented individuals may be able to apply for the right to stay and work in the US for a limited period of time. Below are some facts to help you understand the Deferred Action process. WHAT is Deferred Action for Dreamers In the vast [...]
US immigration is filled with forms. There are forms for visitors, forms for citizenship and forms for just about everything in between. Many of the forms are filled out by you or your immigration lawyer when you are asking for an immigration benefit, such as a visa or green card. Other forms, such as a [...]
