If you’ve ever tried to look up “how do I get a green card” or “how does US immigration work” and come away more confused than when you started, you’re not alone. The U.S. immigration system isn’t really one system at all. It’s a patchwork of laws, agencies, forms, and waiting lists that were built …
If you’re a business owner or HR manager in New York trying to hire or transfer a foreign employee, you’ve probably already discovered that this isn’t like filling out a standard job offer letter. There are visa categories to choose from, government forms with their own acronyms, filing fees that depend on your company’s size, …
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Starting September 18, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will apply a broader public charge test to most people who file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. If you are seeking a Green Card from inside the United States and your immigrant category is not exempt, an officer will decide …
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If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance someone you love is on the other side of a long, confusing process – a spouse still in Santo Domingo, a mother in Kingston, a brother in Lagos – and you’re trying to figure out how to bring them here, or how to fix a case that …
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If you’re reading this, you probably have a decision in front of you that feels bigger than it should: which immigration lawyer do you trust with something this important? Maybe it’s a marriage-based green card, a family petition, a work visa, or a naturalization application you’ve been putting off out of nerves. Whatever it is, …
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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 …
Things You Should Avoid When Applying For A Green Card Through Marriage There are certain mistakes commonly committed by US nationals and immigrants while applying for Green Card through marriage. This mistakes can be avoided easily, however, because many immigrants aspire to have the green card as soon as possible, they often ignore several things that …
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Zero-Tolerance to indefinite tolerance The current headlines involve Immigration policies that inadvertently hurt migrant families. The first implementation was in April when attorney general, Jeff Sessions adopted the Zero-Tolerance policy, superseding any existing policies. The policy separated children as young as infants from their parents. After the controversy that broke out several states began withdrawing their national guards such as …
