Some foreign athletes who excel in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts (“MMA”) may, depending on the strength of their accomplishments, potentially qualify for status here in the US. The O and P visas are temporary visas that autho…
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While most permanent residents are not eligible to file for US Citizenship until they have had their green cards for five years, some individuals may apply after three years under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In order to be…
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What happens if my spouse fails to appear for my green card marriage interview? For marriage-based adjustment of status cases, the petitioning spouse and the immigrant husband or wife are required to appear together for the interview. The purpose of…
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Legal Validity of Foreign Marriages and Divorces for Spouse Green Card Cases In order to petition for a non-citizen spouse’s permanent residence (based upon marriage), the petitioning spouse must establish the legal validity of the current marr…
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In February of 2015, USCIS announced that it would finally be implementing a rule that extends employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses. The expansion of work permission is part of President Obama’s 2014 Executive Action on Imm…
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Unless a foreign national is applying for or entering the United States on an immigrant visa, he or she must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the US government that he or she bears non-immigrant intent. In other words, the individual must prove tha…
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For many undocumented immigrants, the ability to drive legally is just as, if not equally, as important as the ability to work. Unfortunately, depending on which state the person lives in, getting a driver’s license legally may be next to impos…
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Green Card holders and those who are not citizens need to be aware of the serious consequences of a Refusal To Submit to Breath Test. In New Jersey, an individual suspected of driving while intoxicated who refuses to take a breathalyzer test may be c…
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How to Prepare for a Green Card Marriage Interview In nearly all cases, marriage-based adjustment of status cases for permanent residence requires an interview at the local district office. The main purpose of the I-130 interview is to verify the …
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One of the hidden pitfalls that lawful permanent residents often overlook when considering how to preserve their immigration status is taxes. Most green card holders are aware of the risks of traveling outside for an extended period of time, but few…
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