Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Was My Green Card Application Denied?
A lot of work, effort, and expense goes into completing a green card application, and it can be frustrating waiting a long time to hear back from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) only to receive a denial. There are many reasons that your green card may be denied. Some of these reasons… Read More »
Can I Work In The United States While Waiting For My Green Card?
Green card applications can take a long time to process, so it’s understandable that you may need a way to support yourself and/or your family while your approval is pending. It’s important to understand that merely applying for a green card does not give you the green light to start working. In order to… Read More »
What Are The Requirements For An EB-5 Visa?
The EB-5 Investment Visa program can provide a unique and excellent opportunity for overseas investors to begin building a life and income in the United States. Essentially, the EB-5 Visa requires a foreign investor to invest a certain amount of money in U.S. business, either by starting their own venture or by investing in… Read More »
Can I Travel Outside Of The United States If I Am A Permanent Resident?
The ability to travel in to and out of the country is one of the benefits that comes with becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States, however, don’t go packing your suitcase for a foreign getaway just yet. The process of reentry can be risky and complicated for many immigrants, even those… Read More »
Crimes That Can Cost You A Green Card
If you are applying for a green card, you may be concerned about the selection criteria. The process of being selected for a green card can be very competitive, and small errors on the application, or issues with prior criminal charges have the potential to keep your green card application from being approved. Additionally,… Read More »
What Is An H2B Visa?
If you are a foreign-national looking for a way to work temporarily in the United States, the H2B Visa may provide a means of doing just that, provided the work you are coming here to do is non-agricultural. The H2B Visa is a popular option for employers in the resort and landscaping industries to… Read More »
Understanding Crimes Of Moral Turpitude
For many, the United States is the land of fresh beginnings and second chances. Not everyone who is admitted to the United States has a squeaky clean past, nor is that required. However, certain crimes will cost you your chance at a green card, regardless of where you are in the process of having… Read More »
Help! My Immigration Sponsor Withdrew Their Affidavit Of Support
Being sponsored or petitioned for immigration is a critical part of the immigration and naturalization process for many. It is called “petitioned,” because it involves a U.S. citizen or permanent resident petitioning U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to allow you into the country, and in exchange assures USCIS that you will not become a… Read More »
Can Leaving The Country Affect My Permanent Resident Status?
If you hold lawful permanent residency status in the United States, continuous residence is a requirement to maintain your status. This can become complicated if you leave the United States frequently or for a prolonged period of time. Many lawful permanent residents are shocked to learn upon returning to the United States that they… Read More »
Does It Help To Expunge My Record For Immigration?
Immigration is a long, complex, and highly competitive process. Prior charges and convictions are adjudicative factors that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials are permitted to consider in reviewing green card applications and determining whether to approve them. In such a competitive process, applicants are of course motivated to do everything they… Read More »