I-130 Marriage Petition
The I-130, or “Petition for Alien Relative,” is a crucial step in the process for U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to sponsor their spouses for immigration to the United States. When a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident marries a foreign national, they can file an I-130 petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]
I-130 Petition for Immediate Relative (Parent or Unmarried Child Under the Age of 21)
The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is a critical step for U.S. citizens who wish to bring their immediate relatives—including parents and unmarried children under 21—to the United States as permanent residents. Immediate relatives are given special priority in the immigration process, meaning there are no annual numerical limits on visas available for them. This […]
Nonimmigrant Consular Processing
Unless excepted, foreign nationals must obtain a visa from a U.S. consulate abroad before entering the United Stastes. The most important duties of a consulate include establishing and renewing passports and other official documents, including visas. Every U.S. consulate is a part of the U.S. Department of State, and each plays a key function in […]
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions that temporarily prevents the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. USCIS may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries (or parts of countries), who are […]
F-1_OPT Visa: Full-Time Students
If you are a foreign national who desires to study as a full-time student in the United States, you must generally obtain a student visa. There are two nonimmigrant visa categories available for students – the F and M visas. U.S. schools that qualify include: You may enter the U.S. under F-1 or M-1 status […]
