People immigrate to the United States every year, and for a variety of reasons. Every situation is unique. However, the reason that someone decides to immigrate can have a major impact on the tactics they use and the path that they follow. They may need a specific...
Immigration Law
What to know if you want your parents to come to the U.S.
There are many reasons to bring your parents to join you in the United States. For example, you may want to care for them in their later years. You may need them to help out with your children. You may want them to have a better life, or you may just want your family...
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...
Immigration concerns for the LGBTQIA++ community
Immigrating to the United States presents a unique set of challenges for LGBTQIA++ individuals. The journey to a new country is often filled with hope and expectations, but it can also bring unforeseen hurdles, particularly for those who identify as part of the...
Do you need a job offer to get an employment-based visa?
If you are a noncitizen with the right combination of skills, education and/or work experience, you might be able to work and live in the U.S. But do you need a job offer from an employer to do this? Here is what to know: You will need it in most instances To obtain...
Understanding visas and green cards
Understanding the differences between visas and green cards is important for anyone planning to live, work, or study in the United States. Both are essential tools for legal entry and residence in the U.S., but they serve different purposes and offer different rights...