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. …
Visas
USCIS Fees Increasing in April 2024: What You Need to Know
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that fees for a range of immigration-related applications and services will increase on April 1, 2024 according to their final rule. This change comes as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to cover the costs of its operations and reflect inflationary increases in the cost …
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
Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visas
An immigrant visa allows travelers to visit the United States under certain conditions, which depend on the type of visa issued and its expiration date. While you should always speak to an experienced Los Angeles immigration visa attorney about your specific needs, this quick guide to immigrant visas provides an overview of visas and the …
What is “Extraordinary Ability” in Visa Applications?
Both the immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories include an option for individuals who have “extraordinary ability.” The extraordinary ability visas are reserved for individuals who show some extraordinary skill and achievement in their field. Generally, these individuals have risen to the top of their profession and are planning to come to the United States to …
