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 […]
Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status (AOS) is the second step for acquiring LPR status or a Green Card when the applicant is present in the United States. This means that applicants may get a Green Card without the need to return to their home country to complete visa processing. The applicant becomes a lawful permanent resident when […]
Foreign State Chargeability and Cross-Chargeability
Foreign state chargeability is the accounting method mandated by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It is used by the Visa Office of the State Department to determine against which country’s allotted visas to subtract, or “charge,” an immigrant visa number for a particular applicant. Under the INA, an immigrant visa applicant is chargeable to […]
EB-1A Workers of Extraordinary Ability
Immigrating to the United States is a lot harder than most people think. Most people who want to live in America for any length of time will have to obtain a green card or a work visa. People can obtain a green card to be with their family, if they are a humanitarian, or if […]
