Many Americans adopt children from other countries for a variety of reasons. Whatever your situation, if you plan to adopt a child from another country, be prepared for a lot of paperwork and plenty of rules. These can vary based on a child’s home country. A big...
Year: 2024
Does leaving the U.S. invalidate a green card?
Getting a green card can be a long process. You may have initially come to the United States with a visa, only getting the green card after you decided that you wanted to stay indefinitely. This card now gives you permanent resident status so that you don’t have to...
What is “extraordinary ability” in employment-based immigration?
There are several ways that someone could qualify to come and live in the United States. Someone with extraordinary ability in the sciences, art, education, business or athletics can do so if they obtain a first-preference EB-1 visa. So, what does "extraordinary...
Employment-based visa categories for permanent workers
If you want to come to the United States to work or are in the county in a lawful nonimmigrant status that does not provide employment authorization, you need to take certain steps to become a permanent worker. And one of those steps is knowing the category your...
Bringing a foreign spouse to the U.S.
Bringing a foreign spouse to the United States is a journey that requires patience, meticulous documentation and an understanding of U.S. immigration laws. The primary goal is to obtain a visa for the foreign spouse. This will allow them to legally enter and reside in...
What is a green card interview?
You may be preparing to get a green card so that you can gain permanent residency in the United States and work and live without difficulties. Many immigrants get their green cards through the green card lottery, with the help of family members or employers. But, if...
