Under Executive Order 14161 (January 20, 2025), USCIS has implemented stricter vetting and anti-fraud measures for marriage-based green card applicants, increasing scrutiny and procedural requirements. Changes include mandatory use of…

Green card holders or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) have the right to live permanently in the U.S., provided they do not commit any actions that make them removable under immigration law, such as breaking laws or not filing taxes…

Parents of U.S. citizens fall under the ‘Immediate Relative’ category in family-based immigration. This classification exempts them from annual visa quotas and backlogs that apply to other family-based categories. Applying for a parent to get a green card is a …

If you’re going through the U.S. immigration process, chances are you’ve heard of the Visa Bulletin, but you might not be exactly sure what it is or why it matters. Put simply, the Visa Bulletin is a monthly update from the U.S. Department of State that tells you when…

So, you have an approved I-130, I-140, or other basis to adjust your status to that of a lawful permanent resident (LPR), and now it has come time for the green card interview. This momentous interview can be seen as an obstacle on the path to becoming an LPR or it can…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a compelling option for foreign nationals who want to secure permanent residency in the United States through investment. Introduced by Congress in 1990, the program was created to boost the U.S. economy by encouraging foreign capital investment and generating jobs in…

Editor: Zoe Wilson, Esq.     As we enter 2025, the H-1B visa program—one of the primary ways for U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers—is operating under new lottery rules implemented by USCIS in 2024. Under the new rules, USCIS now selects beneficiaries (not employers) in the lottery to prevent multiple registrations for the

So, you have decided on a K-1 Fiancé Visa. You have a general idea of what a Fiancé Visa is so now let’s delve into it in a bit more detail. What specific documentary evidence will you need to prove that your petition (I-129F) is being filed in…

Self-petitioning for a green card in employment-based immigration offers a unique pathway to permanent residency in the United States. Unlike traditional employer-sponsored green card applications, the self-petitioning route empowers individuals to navigate the…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (the “EB-5 Program”) offers benefits for both foreign nationals and the United States economy. For the foreign national, the EB-5 Program offers an opportunity to obtain a green card and permanently live and work in the…