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Form I-751 & How to Prove Your Marriage is Legitimate

After applying for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), you will be given a “conditional residence” status if your marriage is less than two years old on the day that you are lawfully admitted to the United States. In most ways, if you are a conditional resident, […]

5 Tips for Removing Conditions After a Divorce

Removing conditions is a relatively straightforward process, especially if you and your spouse provide enough bonafide evidence to convince the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that your marriage is 100% legitimate. However, if you were divorced during the conditional period, the process can be much more complicated. What is the Form I-751 Petition […]

How to File as a Joint Sponsor

What is sponsorship? If you found your way to this article, it’s likely that you have been asked to be a joint sponsor. Everyone who immigrates to the United States needs a sponsor. The only exceptions are: 1. Immigrants who have received credit for 40 qualifying quarters of work in the United States. Credit is […]

How to Go From L1 Visa to Green Card

Many times, businesses require employees to take part in international work. It can be hard to maneuver all the paperwork, and to know which visa to apply for. As such, this article is about the L1 visa, what you need to know about it, and how to move from the L-1 visa to Green Card. […]

How to apply for a Green Card with Attorney Jacob Sapochnick

Occasionally, we like to host webinars and do a deep dive on a particular process or issue facing immigrants going through the immigration process. Below is the transcript from our most recent webinar with Immigration Attorney Jacob Sapochnick that covers just about everything you need to know about going through the green card application process. […]

New USCIS Memos Explained

The two new USCIS memos have changed everything. Ok, “everything” might be an overstatement, but they have changed a lot. In brief, the first memo allows USCIS to deport more immigrants, and the second makes it easier for USCIS to deny more applications. Some people say these memos are “attacking legal immigration.” The Director of […]

Can I fly while my Green Card Application is processing?

Congratulations on submitting your I-485, Adjustment of Status application! While waiting to hear back from USCIS about the status of your green card application, let’s examine whether you can travel domestically in the United States without a valid green card, and before you obtain your driver’s license or EAD (employment authorization document, work permit, or […]

Moving to the U.S.A. | Immigrant’s Guide to Buying a House

For immigrants of all religions, ethnicities, and wealth, entering the US is just part of a path to the American Dream, and the summit of that path for many is owning a home. Many immigrants are already homeowners, although the proportion of immigrants that are homeowners is significantly lower than the proportion of native-born homeowners. […]

Applying for U.S. Citizenship: 10 Most Common Questions

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a rewarding process, but it can be hard to navigate all of the different requirements and forms. Let’s take a look at the top 10 questions about becoming a U.S. citizen. What are the ways to become a U.S. citizen? There are two different ways to become a U.S. citizen: […]