Category Archives: Marriage Family Visa
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 90 Day Fiancé Visa Rule
A wide variety of rules and regulations underlie the K-1 visa. Every single one of these rules and regulations affects one’s ability to bring their foreign fiancé into the United States and, then, to marry them. Going over the 90 day fiancé visa rule, and speaking with a marriage and family visa lawyer at… Read More »
The Questions Your Family Member May Be Asked At A Family Visa Interview
Right before a family member can receive the family visa they have been sponsored for, they must go to an interview conducted at a United States embassy/consulate. By going to this interview, the USCIS agent or consular officer can assess the family and their responses to the questions that they have been asked. This… Read More »
The Family Visa Your Family Member Needs
A U.S. citizen can bring their family members into the United States. This same basic fact applies to permanent residents who currently live/work in the United States, although it is a little more limited. Going over the family visa a U.S. citizen and/or permanent resident’s family member needs, while speaking with a lawyer, will… Read More »
The Advantages Of An Immediate Relative Visa
A wide assortment of different family-based immigration visas are available to those who would like to live, visit, and/or work in the United States. Just as you might assume, one of these family-based immigration visas is an immediate relative visa. Going over the advantages of pursuing, and obtaining, an immediate relative visa, while speaking… Read More »
The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Developing A Fiancé Visa Application
If a U.S. citizen would like to take their fiancé to the United States, so that they can get married, they need a K-1 visa. Right before a U.S. citizen, and their fiancé, can obtain a K-1 visa, they must develop a fiancé visa application. And, just as one might assume, there are certain… Read More »
Can You Sponsor Your Half-Sibling For A Family Visa?
If a U.S. citizen would like to sponsor their half-sibling for a family visa, they can generally do so. But, the process of doing so is rarely easy. Going over how a U.S. citizen can sponsor their half-sibling for a family visa, and speaking with an immigration lawyer, will allow a U.S. citizen to… Read More »
How Can You Move Your Foreign Fiancé To The United States?
The process of moving one’s foreign fiancé to the United States is complicated. But, by being aware of what steps are involved in the process, it’s much easier to begin the move. What Are The Requirements For Moving Your Fiancé To The United States? A spouse who wishes to move their fiancé to the… Read More »
What Is Adjustment Of Status And When Can I Apply For It?
If you are already living in the United States through an immigrant visa, such as a K-1 visa for fiancé(e)s or an IR1 visa for a spouse, you may be wondering about your ability to apply for lawful permanent resident status so that you can remain in the country. Applying for lawful permanent resident… Read More »