Many seamen who came to the United States and married a U.S. citizen spouse but could not adjust their status to that of lawful permanent resident. The first question to answer is: Do they have Sec. 245(i) eligibility? If they are the direct or derivative beneficiary...
The priority dates for all categories in the Family-based Petitions, except that for Preference F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens), moved forward by at least a week in the April 2015 Visa Bulletin released by the US State Department. The First Preference F-1 (unmarried...
We will discuss false testimony and other conditional bars to good moral character in this article. Q: Does false testimony constitute bar to good moral character? A: An applicant who gives false testimony to obtain any immigration benefit during the statutory period cannot establish good moral...
FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES First: (F1) Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference. Second: Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, plus any unused...
FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES First: (F1) Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference. Second: Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, plus any unused...
Sometimes, for lack of guidance from an experienced immigration attorney, applicants for immigration benefits, including those seeking K-1 or K-2 visas, makes a fraudulent action or willful misrepresentation. In these cases, the applicants are required to file Form I-601 or Application for Waiver of Ground...
FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES First: (F1) Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference. Second: Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, plus any unused...
A self petitioner who married an abusive U.S. citizen may file an adjustment of status at the same time that the self petition is filed. If the spouse of the self petitioner is a lawful permanent resident he or she will have to wait until...
This provisional waiver will allow the following aliens who are married to U.S. citizens to seek waiver of unlawful presence and be able to go to their home country to apply for green card. To qualify, they must prove extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen...
Q. What is considered a conviction? A: First it is important to note what constitutes a conviction for immigration purposes. According to USCIS, "conviction" means a formal judgment of guilt entered by a court, or an adjudication of guilt is withheld if a judge or jury...
The priority dates for all categories in the Family-based Petitions moved forward by at least one week in the November 2014 Visa Bulletin released by the US State Department. The First Preference F-1 (unmarried sons and daughters of US citizens) advabnced by two months and the...
When a person applies for an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident of the United States, or for citizenship or naturalization, a lack of good moral character, a finding of moral turpitude, and certain criminal offenses can result...