With over 23 years in practice, I'll help you plan a successful strategy and avoid the common pitfalls lurking in this field. I practice exclusively in the field of US immigration and nationality law. Before opening my own office, I worked as a staff attorney at Greater Boston Catholic Charities. I am a member of the California State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar, as well as the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
I received a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall), an M.A.L.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and a B.A. summa cum laude from Yale University. The most drastic increase will be in the cost of the N-400 Application for Naturalization, which will rise from $725 (with biometrics) to $1,170.
The I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status (permanent residence) will also be significantly. For both the marriage adjustment interview and the I-751 petition to remove the conditions on your permanent residence, you need to show that you have a bona fide marriage, that is, that you married in good faith.
I received a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall), an M.A.L.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and a B.A. summa cum laude from Yale University. The most drastic increase will be in the cost of the N-400 Application for Naturalization, which will rise from $725 (with biometrics) to $1,170.
The I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status (permanent residence) will also be significantly. For both the marriage adjustment interview and the I-751 petition to remove the conditions on your permanent residence, you need to show that you have a bona fide marriage, that is, that you married in good faith.
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All family-based immigration begins with a petition, either the I-130 or the I-129F (for fiances).
These petitions prove your family members eligibility for a visa.
For these petitions, generally you need to show the petitioner's status in the United States, certificates of family relations, and evidence that the relationship is real (depending on the case).
Once the family petition is approved, the beneficiary can either apply abroad for an immigrant visa or apply in the United States for adjustment of status, if a visa is immediately available.
These petitions prove your family members eligibility for a visa.
For these petitions, generally you need to show the petitioner's status in the United States, certificates of family relations, and evidence that the relationship is real (depending on the case).
Once the family petition is approved, the beneficiary can either apply abroad for an immigrant visa or apply in the United States for adjustment of status, if a visa is immediately available.
If you are in the United States, married to a US citizen, and were inspected when you entered the country, you may qualify for a green card based on your marriage.
The process, called "adjustment of status, " is relatively quick, with processing times depending on the local field office.
If you are outside the United States and married to a US citizen, you must apply for a visa at the US consulate in your country.
The length of the process depends on the schedule of the consulate, but is about 12 months for most countries.
The process, called "adjustment of status, " is relatively quick, with processing times depending on the local field office.
If you are outside the United States and married to a US citizen, you must apply for a visa at the US consulate in your country.
The length of the process depends on the schedule of the consulate, but is about 12 months for most countries.
If you are married less than two years at the time you received your green card, you will be granted conditional permanent residence.
This status expires after two years, unless you file a petition to remove the conditions.
You have to file in the three months before the card expires, unless you have a good reason for filing late.
The purpose of this petition is to prove to the USCIS that you married in good faith, i.e., you did not marry just to get a green card.
With the petition, you should submit a variety of evidence to show that you and your spouse live together, spend time together, and have finances together.
This status expires after two years, unless you file a petition to remove the conditions.
You have to file in the three months before the card expires, unless you have a good reason for filing late.
The purpose of this petition is to prove to the USCIS that you married in good faith, i.e., you did not marry just to get a green card.
With the petition, you should submit a variety of evidence to show that you and your spouse live together, spend time together, and have finances together.
As a worker, you can obtain permanent residence through one of five basic employment-based (EB) categories.
For those with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives and managers.
No labor certification is required.
For professionals with advanced degrees (or a bachelor's degree and five years postgraduate progressive experience) and those with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
These cases require a labor certification, unless a National Interest Waiver is obtained.
For those with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives and managers.
No labor certification is required.
For professionals with advanced degrees (or a bachelor's degree and five years postgraduate progressive experience) and those with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
These cases require a labor certification, unless a National Interest Waiver is obtained.
The H-1B visa is for professionals with at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and fashion models.
The H-1B visa permits a stay of up to 6 years for the professional worker and dependent family members (H-4 visa).
Note that there is a cap of 65,000 H-1B visas, plus 20,000 more for those holding advanced degrees.
The H-1B job is in a specialty occupation that requires at least a bachelor's degree.
2. The H-1B worker holds a bachelor's degree or higher, or the equivalent experience, in the appropriate field.
The H-1B visa permits a stay of up to 6 years for the professional worker and dependent family members (H-4 visa).
Note that there is a cap of 65,000 H-1B visas, plus 20,000 more for those holding advanced degrees.
The H-1B job is in a specialty occupation that requires at least a bachelor's degree.
2. The H-1B worker holds a bachelor's degree or higher, or the equivalent experience, in the appropriate field.
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