In our last post, we discussed the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and how it could help immigrants lawfully immigrate to the United States, if they experienced domestic abuse at the hands of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. In that blog post, we...
Immigration
Part 1: Violence against Women’s Act requirements for immigrants
For those going through the United States immigration process, you know that it is one with many rules and pitfalls. It is marked by requirements for citizenship sponsorships, familial ties or familial lawful permanent residency requirements. This complexity can make...
Green card holders and re-entry permits
Coming to the United States and obtaining a green card is no small feat, and it is a legal status that holds many benefits for immigrants. While one has many reasons to come to America and enter the path to citizenship, there are also various reasons a green card...
What do I need to do after I get my permanent green card?
Immigrants seeking permanent U.S. residency know that the immigration process can be long and complicated. By the time you receive your green card, you have probably had to fill out many forms, follow many steps and wait quite a long time to obtain your permanent...
How a VAWA self-petition protects abuse victims
A family-based immigration process is a wonderful tool for citizens of other countries who wish to join their family members who are U.S. citizens. However, the family-based immigration process requires the immigration petition to be filed by the family member who is...
Government updates STEM visa requirements
The science, technology, engineering, and math fields are critical for this country’s economy, health, and security. In Jan., the federal government announced new actions to make the visa process more predictable and clearer for international STEM scholars, students,...
Who can qualify for a E-2 visa?
Starting a business in Florida takes vision and planning. It can also require a significant amount of capital. When people start businesses they often need investors who can help contribute capital so they can buy equipment, hire employees, market the product or...
Temporary protected status for Ukrainians
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many Ukrainians appear to be stranded in the United States and in danger of deportation to their war-torn country. Their only hope may be a program known s TPS: temporary protected status. This program was enacted by Congress in 1990...
Do I need a re-entry permit if I’m travelling abroad?
One advantage of having a Green Card is the ability to travel abroad. However, if you were to spend over 12 months abroad the U.S. can revoke your Green Card status. To avoid this problem, you can obtain a re-entry permit before leaving the U.S. What is a re-entry...
What is a Request for Evidence?
Immigration applicants quickly discover that the immigration process can be long and complicated. U.S. immigration law is complex – there are many requirements which must be met and the only way to do that is with evidence. Sometimes the evidence submitted is...
