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USCIS Ends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Card Applicants: What You Need to Know
Starting January 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer require applicants for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (green card) status to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This significant change removes COVID-19 vaccination documentation from the requirements outlined in Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record,… Read More »
DHS Announces New Rule to Modernize the H-1B Visa Program: What It Means for U.S. Employers and Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a final rule aimed at modernizing the H-1B visa program. Effective January 17, 2025, the rule introduces significant changes designed to make the program more flexible and efficient, allowing U.S. companies to fill critical job vacancies with highly skilled foreign workers while improving oversight and… Read More »
The Role of Tax Returns in the Affidavit of Support: Demonstrating Income Eligibility
When sponsoring a family member for a green card, demonstrating financial stability is a critical part of the process. The Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) requires sponsors to prove that they meet the income requirements to prevent the intending immigrant from becoming a public charge. A sponsor’s tax returns play a pivotal role in… Read More »
What Is the Affidavit of Support? A Comprehensive Guide for Sponsors
When sponsoring a family member or certain immigrants for a green card, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) often need to complete Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, as part of the process. This document is not just a formality—it is a legally enforceable contract with significant financial responsibilities for the sponsor. Understanding the… Read More »
Conditional Status After Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage
Obtaining a green card through marriage is an important step toward permanent residency in the United States, but it often comes with conditions for couples who have been married for less than two years at the time of approval. These conditions are meant to ensure that the marriage is bona fide and not entered… Read More »
Consequences of Marriage Fraud for Immigration Purposes
Marriage is one of the most common ways for non-U.S. citizens to obtain permanent residency (a green card) in the United States. While the vast majority of marriage-based green card applications are legitimate, there are instances where individuals attempt to exploit this pathway by engaging in marriage fraud solely for immigration benefits. U.S. Citizenship… Read More »
Are Surprise Home Inspections by USCIS a Concern for Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants?
One common concern among marriage-based green card applicants is whether government officers may conduct surprise home inspections to verify the authenticity of their marriage. The idea of unannounced visits can cause anxiety for couples, especially those navigating the already complex process of proving their bona fide relationship. A Houston marriage and family visa lawyer… Read More »
Proving Bona-Fide Marriage for Family-Based Immigration
For many immigrants, obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is an important pathway to securing permanent residency in the United States. However, due to the potential for fraudulent marriage claims, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State scrutinize marriage-based green card applications very… Read More »
Understanding The F2 Visa
The F2 visa is a visa that allows long-term permanent residents to bring certain family members into the United States. By doing so, those family members can begin living, and working, in the United States. Going over what the F2 visa is, and speaking with a lawyer, will make it easier for a long-term… Read More »
The Evidence That A Professor Needs To Obtain An EB-1 Visa
The EB-1 visa is an employment-based visa that allows the following people to live and work in the United States: Immigrants with an extraordinary ability. Certain multinational executives and managers. Outstanding professors and researchers. If a professor wishes to obtain an EB-1 visa, there are certain requirements they must satisfy. And, one of the… Read More »