Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status Marriage-based adjustment of status in the United States refers to the process by which a non-citizen spouse of a U.S. citizen can obtain a legal permanent resident status or a green card. This process is available to foreign nationals who have entered the U.S. legally with a non-immigrant visa, advanced parole, …
U-Visa The U-Visa is a special type of visa that is designed to protect undocumented immigrants who are victims of crimes in the United States. The U-Visa was created under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA) in 2000 and has since been amended several times. The visa allows individuals who have been …
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a federal immigration classification that provides a pathway to permanent residency for certain undocumented children in the United States. To be eligible for SIJS, a child must have been declared independent on a juvenile court due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by one or …
Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative The Form I-130, also known as the Petition for Alien Relative, is a form used by US citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain eligible family members for immigration to the United States. The Form is typically filed by the US citizen (or lawful permanent resident) with …
EZ Testimonials: Alicia Norman* Shares Her Experience With Domestic Violence Domestic violence leaves women feeling vulnerable and paralyzed. Women with no legal status, often find themselves scared to speak up. The abuser finds their way to control their time, money and even appearance. Abusers may also have violent outbursts that may eventually lead to physical …
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Get to Know Everything About All USCIS Special Situation Measures If you’ve lost your USCIS-issued documents due to a natural disaster USCIS has a ton of special situation measures to help you. A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, …
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USCIS Restores Policy that Allows Adjudicators to Issue Denials Without a RFE or a NOID From now on, maybe hiring an experienced lawyer is more crucial than ever. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a policy memorandum that provides guidance to USCIS adjudicators regarding their discretion to deny a petition without issuing a Request …
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4 Problems That Will Affect Your U.S. Citizenship Application Your application for U.S. citizenship can be denied for a variety of reasons and surely you don’t want that to happen. It’s helpful to know some common problems that will affect your U.S. citizenship application how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) addresses them. Child Support …
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How to Make a Letter Demonstrating Good Moral Character If you’re looking for U.S. citizenship, one of the requirements is proof of good moral character. The best way to prove this is gathering letters in which is clear that you don’t have any criminal history and has established good relationships with your community. USCIS Policy …
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Tips to Get the Best Recommendation Letters International students face many challenges when applying to universities in the United States. One of the most difficult aspects of completing your application package as an international student is the recommendation letters. Recommendation Letters are powerful influences for most admissions departments at universities so, it’s important that they are …