The first step in the green card process, completing the initial petition for an immigrant relative, seems simple.  After all, the petition – called an I-130 petition -looks simple.  Nonetheless, devastating problems can result if actions relate

In our previous episode, we discussed motions to reopen.More specifically, we talked about challenging a negative USCIS decision based on a factual-based opposition.  Today, well explore a challenge based on a legal issue.  This is called a mot

Many couples begin the permanent residence process by taking it too lightly.  They get married.  They file an application for permanent residence.  They go to an interview.  They think that’s it.  In short, they believe that becau

Are you a permanent resident, but your status is conditional?If this is your situation, then youre required to file a petition to remove the conditions. This is a petition which you and your U.S. citizen spouse are supposed to file jointly.But what happe

Do you have a hearing coming up in Immigration Court?Are you worried about how to answer questions youre asked?Want insights on how to put your best foot forward?Here are seven tips on how to give your best testimony at Immigration Court.Related Podcasts

Its no secret.  The U.S. immigration system needs repair.But how you ask?Well, actually, a few simple ideas could greatly improve the process for family-sponsored green card applicants.Here are five small changes that would (a) reduce how many immig

Today, Id like to discuss priority dates, one of the most significant concepts in green card cases.Its one of those terms many immigrants have heard, but do not really understand what it means or how It works.Yet, when an immigrant reaches his or her pr

United States citizenship.Its the final frontier of U.S. immigration law.And for immigrants who naturalize, the last step of the immigration process takes place when he or she takes the Oath of Allegiance at their naturalization ceremony.  The name,

Its a terrible law.Imagine youre a virtual assistant who works from home from a country outside the United States.You visit a cousin in the United States.  You enter on a tourist visa.While, youre here, you turn on your laptop, and you do some

Why do so many U.S. citizens fear the impact of immigration reform?Is their opposition based on facts or misconceptions?Since changes to immigration law in 1997, advocates for immigrants have been forced to play defense.  The arguments against reform