Tag Archives: Permanent Resident
3 Crucial Pieces of Evidence for a Marriage-Based Green Card
This post is intended as resources for applicants of green card based on marriage to understand the types of evidence that are crucial to the approval of the application. Individuals who apply for adjustment of status based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident receive a Green Card subsequent to approval of […]
What is the Immigration Status of a Child Born Abroad to Two Permanent Residents?
Q: My spouse and I are both U.S. Lawful Permanent resident Green Card holders who are currently residing abroad in Canada for the next year. My wife is pregnant and we are expecting the birth in Canada by the end of the year. How do we make sure our child can return to the U.S. with us? A: The […]
Vermont Service Center Provides Guidance on VAWA I-485 Applications
In certain circumstances a Form I-360 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioner already has a Form I-130 and Form I-485 application pending with USCIS. The Vermont Service Center, who adjudicates these victim-related benefit requests, indicated that these Form I-485 adjustment of status applications can be held in abeyance if an I-360 is filed eliminating the […]
Delay in Green Cards for Parents of U.S. Citizens
Our Los Angeles immigration attorneys have just learned at the Los Angeles USCIS District Director’s meeting that there is substantial delay for petitions from U.S. citizen sons and daughters to parents for adjustment of status. USCIS anticipates processing time in excess of 10 months currently. USCIS officers stated that these type of applications normally will […]
Lost Your Green Card Abroad and Need to Re-Enter the United States?
Our immigration attorneys in Los Angeles frequent various liaison meetings between the Department of Homeland Security and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The following questions and answers are excerpts from a meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). If an LPR is studying abroad and his […]
Expansion of Form I-601A, Provisional Waiver Program
Our Los Angeles immigration attorneys are pleased to share the President’s announcement from last night and elaborate on the new expansion of the provisional waiver program, Form I-601A for unlawful presence. Under current immigration law, certain undocumented individuals in the U.S. who are the spouses or children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents and […]
Expanding Deferred Action to Parents of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
USCIS has been directed to establish a process, similar to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, for exercising prosecutorial discretion through use of deferred action on a case-by-case basis to those applicants who: have, on the date of this announcement, a son of daughter who is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident […]
I Missed My Adjustment of Status Interview with Homeland Security! Will I be Arrested or Detained?
If you have an adjustment of status case and you missed your appointment, you need to contact USCIS very soon. We recommend that you have experienced legal counsel to ensure that you have the best possible representation and the best possible outcome. “No show” cases are held for two weeks. During this time, you may […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Two Immigration Cases. Their Decision May Impact Your Immigration Options!
As immigration lawyers, we love hearing of news that has potential to greatly help change the lives of many of our immigrant clients through justice and by providing additional immigration options to those who feel helpless. We are excited to hear of the announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases involving immigration […]
EB5 Investment Green Card Processing time
USCIS processing time information shows EB5 processing time for Form I-526 is now 13.3 months, as of October 2014. If you have questions about the EB-5 Investment Green Card, contact our immigration attorney in Los Angeles for a free consultation today.
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