Parole in Place Eligibility Criteria To be considered for this discretionary grant of parole, you must meet the following criteria: More detailed eligibility information will be provided in the Federal Register notice. Additionally, certain noncitizen children of requestors may also be considered if they meet specific criteria related to their presence in the United States …
Green Card
Green Card Processing Times in 2024
Navigating the journey towards obtaining a green card can be a complex and often lengthy process. Central to this process is understanding green card processing times—the duration it takes for your application to progress through various stages until you receive your green card. Green card processing times refer to the timeframe it takes for U.S. …
H-1B To Green Card: Complete Guide
The United States has long been a beacon of opportunity for highly skilled foreign workers with its thriving job market and diverse industries. These professionals often begin their American dream through H-1B status, which allows foreign nationals to work temporarily in specialized occupations. However, transitioning from a non-immigrant H-1B visa to a green card is …
Nanny Green Card: Process and Adjustment of Status
An application for alien employment certification or PERM labor certification is the first step in the process of a potential employer sponsoring a nanny for U.S. permanent residency. It constitutes a determination by the Department of Labor that there are no qualified “U.S. workers” willing to accept the job offered to the noncitizen at the …
EB2 to EB3 India
The priority date to file employment based I-485 for Indian nationals has moved up about 5 years for 3rd preference according to the October 2020 Visa Bulletin. If you are from India and your priority date is earlier than January 1, 2015, this is your opportunity to file for adjustment of status as the priority …
Should I file I-944 with my Green Card through Marriage Application?
The I-944 form is a Declaration of Self Sufficiency and its purpose is to determine whether or not an immigrant will be able to support himself in the U.S. without having to use public benefits. This is known as the “Public Charge Rule“. According to USCIS, “public charge” means an individual who is likely to …
JUDGE TELLS USCIS THAT THE LAW SAYS WHAT IT SAYS, NOT WHAT IT SAYS IT DOES
Judge grants a Preliminary Injunction barring DHS from ordering one of our clients removed while their lawsuit is pending in what it is a BIG WIN for the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, but most importantly, for the numerous other persons around the country whom USCIS has denied adjustment of status on the same …
Nanny PERM
Most Frequently asked questions about the Nanny PERM process
Important Updates Regarding Good Moral Character (GMC) Requirements for U.S. Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded its policy guidance regarding unlawful acts that may prevent an applicant from meeting the Good Moral Character (GMC) requirement for naturalization.
3 Tips You Must Know Before Your Interview With an Immigration Officer (USCIS)
USCIS conducts most interviews of immigrants seeking to change their immigration status. Our office has done hundreds of these interviews.Here are our top 3 tips to passing your interview