Prospective clients often ask our law office, how long does the adjustment of status to permanent resident usually take? At what point can I legally work in the United States? How can I obtain my social security number and driver’s license? When can I travel internationally? Below is an approximate…
If you are adjusting your status to permanent residency, based on your marriage to a United States citizen, chances are you are already thinking and may even be dreading your interview. All green card applicants, who have filed Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, based on…
By Lupe Lopez Richard and Micaelina met when they both first started attending school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). It was easy to see why Richard had fallen in love with Micaelina, an articulate and funny Italian beauty. After two years of dating they decided to get…
By Lupe Lopez Rosario and her son Alan came into our office a few weeks ago. Rosario had entered the country without inspection (illegal entry) many years ago. Her son Alan was born in the United States and just turned 21. They came in hoping that Alan would be able…
Bill was a world renowned and very accomplished sculptor and 3d artist in his country. In 2009, Bill decided to make his first visit to the United States. It was here, in the land of opportunity, that he was able to develop his craft further and had the unique opportunity…
By Marie Puertollano, Esq. When an immigrant gets married with a U.S citizen, the immigrant can obtain a green card either through consular processing, if the immigrant is outside the United States, or through adjustment of status within the United States, if the immigrant entered with a visa and is…
You are a H-1B visa holder from a country with a backlogged employment based category and you are currently living and working in the United States. You have applied for permanent residence through your employer. You have been working for the same employer for years and have extensive experience in…
USCIS recently announced new policy changes regarding Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Starting June 1, 2014, USCIS has limited the validity period for all Forms I-693 to one year from the date that USCIS receives the form. This updated policy applies to any Form I-693 supporting a benefit…
By Marie Puertollano, Esq. Form 1-131 Application for Travel Document is the form you must file with immigration when requesting a travel authorization from USCIS. This Application for Travel Document can be requested in various situations for the purposes of obtaining a reentry permit or advance parole. One of the…
Common Issues and Preparation Tips Below are some helpful tips and information that will help prepare you to file for your alien spouse or fiancé. This guide will also cover common issues to avoid that we have come across in our practice. In order to successfully file a petition for…