Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), you may be eligible to become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card) if you are the victim of battery or extreme cruelty committed by: A U.S. citizen spouse or former spouse; A U.S. citizen parent; A U.S. citizen...
A child of a U.S. citizen born abroad is a U.S. citizen by operation of law. However, the parents need to register them as a child of a U.S. citizen by applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) at the State Department. In...
Marriage fraud is a major part of USCIS investigations because they believe that marriage is a fast way to get a green card. In some cases, containing weak documentary relationship evidence, the adjudicator may refer the case for an investigation. This additional scrutiny may include...
A crime involving moral turpitude can make you inadmissible and deportable. DHS will find inadmissibility when you travel outside the U.S. and then return. You will be sent to second interview where they will ask you questions about the crime committed. To be safe you...
Do you need Caregivers in your Care Facility? This is a very challenging time for those Care Home Facility owners because of the shortage of Caregivers. Many caregivers can be petitioned by the facility owners whether they are coming from the Philippines or already in...
The USCIS issued a memorandum on January 25, 2023. extending the validity of Conditional Permanent Residents to 48 months. I have summarized below the content of the memorandum based on the specific issues. What is being extended and why? “The USCIS extended the validity of Conditional Permanent...
If you filed a petition for your spouse and the case is pending for so many months or years, chances are that the USCIS is investigating your petition. They could also deny your petition once the evidence they gathered is unfavorable to your case. You...
Is your marriage case denied for inconsistencies during the interview, no sufficient documents submitted or some other reasons? Do not lose hope. There are many ways you can convince the government that you deserve an approval. If the reason for denial is inconsistencies during the...
When applying for naturalization, there are problems many applicants encountered during the interview process. This is because the immigration officer look at how you first get your green card and what actions you have made while a green card holder. Listed below are some of...
Many clients have an expired green card and ask me if they can naturalize. The answer is it depends on your period of residence inside the U.S. If you have been in the U.S. for continuous 5 years (3 years for married to U.S. citizen...
Many clients have an expired green card and ask me if they can naturalize. The answer is it depends on your period of residence inside the U.S. If you have been in the U.S. for continuous 5 years (3 years for married to U.S. citizen...
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act provides for big refundable tax credit for Sick Leave and Family Leave for certain self employed individuals. It is not too late to avail of this refundable tax credit even if you have already filed your tax returns. We...