Category Archives: Family Immigration
Things to Know About the Medical Exam When Applying for a Green Card
Regardless of whether you are applying for a green card from within the United States or from outside of the country, you will likely have to undergo a medical exam. The purpose of the exam is to make sure that you do not have a health condition that could deem you inadmissible to the… Read More »
How Can a Habeas Corpus Petition Help with Release from Custody?
Habeas corpus, also sometimes referred to as ‘The Great Writ’ is one of the most powerful protections available to individuals the government has detained. If you or someone you love has been detained, it is critical that you understand the right to this legal protection, as it can make all the difference for immigrants… Read More »
What to Expect After an Immigration Bond is Cancelled
Navigating the United States’ immigration system is stressful, particularly when immigration bonds and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are involved. Many people are relieved when they receive an immigration bond but it is important to note that while it does signal the end of a specific legal chapter, it can also raise new issues… Read More »
What are the Minimum Stay Requirements for Green Cards in the U.S.?
When people are wondering about the minimum stay requirements around green cards, they are typically trying to determine how long they must be in the United States to apply for a green card, or how long they need to stay to retain their lawful permanent resident status. There is no minimum number of days… Read More »
How to Apply for Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status allows immigrants who are in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residency, or a green card. With a green card, immigrants can reside and work in the U.S. while also having the freedom to travel outside of the country. An adjustment of status is not available for immigrants outside… Read More »
FAQs About Renewing Your Green Card
Obtaining a green card brings a lot of peace of mind for millions of immigrants in the United States. However, obtaining a green card does not mean you do not have to worry about your legal status ever again. Standard green cards in the United States must be renewed every ten years. Generally speaking,… Read More »
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Green Card
Applying for a green card has always required impeccable attention to detail. In 2026, this has never been so important. The process involves specific documentation you must include, multiple forms to fill out, and strict deadlines. Making even the smallest mistake could result in your application being denied and force you to start over… Read More »
Factors that May Raise Suspicion Regarding Your Marriage-Based Immigration Application
If you are an American citizen engaged or married to a foreign national, you may want to sponsor them to enter the country so you can be reunited. Lawful permanent residents can also sponsor spouses, but they are not eligible to sponsor a fiancé. Although family-based immigration is one of the most common ways… Read More »
Options if Your K-1 Visa is Denied
In the United States, K-1 visas allow foreign nationals to enter the United States to marry an American citizen. The marriage must occur within 90 days of the foreign national arriving in the country. Once married, the foreign national can then apply for a green card to become a lawful permanent resident and eventually,… Read More »
Three Common Mistakes Made in Family-Based Green Card Applications
If you are an American citizen or lawful permanent resident in the U.S. and want to keep your family together, applying for a family-based green card is an important step. When petitioning for a green card through family sponsorship, it is of the utmost importance that all information in your application is accurate. There… Read More »