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What to Expect From A Consultation With an Immigration Attorney
What to Expect From A Consultation With an Immigration Attorney

If you're considering immigrating to the United States, you may want to talk to an immigration attorney. Many immigration lawyers offer consultations...

Nonimmigrant Visas in 2021: Should You Apply?
Nonimmigrant Visas in 2021: Should You Apply?

In March of 2020, the start of the world-wide pandemic resulted in travel bans for thousands seeking entrance into the United States.

In-Person Interview Waiver for Immigration Visa
In-Person Interview Waiver for Immigration Visa

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone around the world due to travel restrictions, border closures, and limited capacity/hours for consular officers.

How to Bring Your Parents to the United States
How to Bring Your Parents to the United States

Even if your parents are able to receive a tourist visa, they are only allowed to stay in the United States for a maximum of six months at a time.

Philippines Fiancé and Marriage Visa During COVID
Philippines Fiancé and Marriage Visa During COVID

For over a decade, we have been successfully filing thousands of petitions for fiancé visas and marriage visas, specifically for those who currently have loved ones living in the Philippines.

How Has the Pandemic Changed the Process for Fiancé Visas
How Has the Pandemic Changed the Process for Fiancé Visas?

Ever since the beginning of the worldwide pandemic in early 2020, life has changed permanently as we know it.

Vaccine Requirement for Future U.S. Residents
Vaccine Requirement for Future U.S. Residents

All prospective permanent residents of the U.S. are required to complete the immigration forms provided by the USCIS to be eligible to receive a green card.

What is CFO Seminar?
What is CFO Seminar?

The CFO Seminar is required if you plan on immigrating to the U.S. after adopting the surname of your U.S. citizen spouse.

Schedule an InfoPass Appointment
Schedule an InfoPass Appointment

An Info Pass appointment allows you to speak with an immigration officer in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.

K1 Fiance Visa for Military
K1 Fiance Visa for Military

Members of the armed forces have the option to bring their significant other to the U.S. to reside with them permanently.

K1 Fiancé Visa vs CR1 Marriage Visa
K1 Fiancé Visa vs CR1 Marriage Visa

Each visa has its advantages in the immigration process and are made to benefit you in your unique marriage situation.

K1 Fiance Visa Requirements
K1 Fiance Visa Requirements

If you are engaged to a US citizen and wish to marry, there are certain visa requirements that need to be met before applying.

USCIS Wait Times on the Rise
USCIS Wait Times on the Rise

USCIS have received record number of immigration filings that have drastically increased processing times.

Claiming Asylum in the USA 2019
Claiming Asylum in the USA 2019

Changes to USCIS regulations and procedures are affecting how immigrants legally enter into the US--particularly deportation.

H1B Visa Program
H1B Visa Program

This program allows companies in the US to temporarily employ foreign workers in fields that require specialized knowledge in certain areas.

E2 Visa vs. EB-5 Investor Visa Program
E2 Visa vs. EB-5 Investor Visa Program

Each visa can aid immigrant workers in various ways and can even pave the way for permanent residency in the US.

Lesser Chances to get US Visa Approved - New Laws and Regulations
Lesser Chances to get US Visa Approved - New Laws and Regulations

President Donald Trump’s administration revealed a new rule in 2019 that could cut legal immigration in half.

Asylum vs. Withholding of Removal
Asylum vs. Withholding of Removal

Both can be forms of protection given to you in the US from persecution of your home, depending on your situation.

Changes to EB-5 Investor Visa Program
Changes to EB-5 Investor Visa Program

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced important changes to this program that offers permanent residence status in the U.S.

Importance of Retaining an Immigration Attorney
Importance of Retaining an Immigration Attorney

Starting the legalization process into the US? Let a professional immigration attorney guide you through the steps you need to take.

Importance of Retaining an Immigration Attorney
Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds – Form I-944

Find out if the type of application you filed with the USCIS requires the new 18 page I-944 form released in 2019.

Extend Your Visa / Visitor Visa Extensions
Extend Your Visa / Visitor Visa Extensions

Want to stay in the US even though your visa is about to expire? Learn how to file for extension or change of your current nonimmigrant status.

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