Articles, tagged with "permanent resident status", page 1

Looking for help about petition for fiancée visa?

Using the K-1 visa fiancé can be brought into US for marriage and thereafter to complete to upgrade to permanent resident status also (under the LIFE Act and Amendments of 2000). The Form I-129F can be used if you are a US citizen and you intend to marry ... Read >
Author: Nancy

Overview on US Green Card through Marriage Application

Marriage in good faith and because you want to spend the rest of your life with this person, then congratulations and best wishes! For the alien relative spouse, you may apply for permanent resident status. Legally wedded husband or wife is the spouse. Ce... Read >
Author: Nancy

Why and Why Not American Citizenship

American citizenship is the pinnacle in terms of immigration status to any person. It is indeed a known fact that becoming an American citizen is a tremendous honor and no easy accomplishment. There are many benefits of being a US citizen. Though one kno... Read >
Author: kevin

Preserving Permanent Resident Status

As a Lawful Permanent Resident, if you have to travel abroad for a considerable length of time, make sure you take certain steps to assure that your permanent resident status is not lost. As a LPR, you have to file tax returns under all circumstances w... Read >
Author: kevin

Who needs a re-entry permit during travel outside US?

When the citizens or lawful permanent resident leave the country for an extended period of time in some countries they require a re-entry permit. A resident foreigner in the US, while maintaining his/her permanent residency, if he/she plans to travel abro... Read >
Author: Nancy

Maintaining Your Green Card Status

Per the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you may lose your permanent resident status (green card) if you commit an act that makes you removable from the US. If you commit such an act, you will have to face an immigration court to establish your rig... Read >
Author: Samuel Beckett

Remove Conditions on Your Green Card

Lawful permanent residency in United States lawful permanent residency refers to a person's immigration status. The issuance of the green card to a person is authorized to live and work in the United States of America on a permanent basis. Green card is ... Read >
Author: hazel Ickes

Dual Visa Intent

A common requirement for a non immigrant classification is that the foreign national seeking such classification have non immigrant intent rather than immigrant intent. In simple terms, the foreign national should not intend to remain permanently in the ... Read >
Author: Samuel Beckett

Applying for a green card and not getting rejected

Getting a green card is not a very easy task and most of the people are not even aware of how to apply or where to apply. Well, if you are confused and want more information regarding applying for a green card, this the perfect article to guide you. ... Read >
Author: Get Leads Fast

Traveling Outside The US With A Green Card

Normally, you are required to present a passport from your country of citizenship or your refugee travel document to travel to a foreign country. Additionally, the foreign country may have additional entry/exit requirements (such as a visa). At a port... Read >
Author: Samuel Beckett

What Type of Visa is Right for Me?

There's so many kinds of visas and also so many choices for coming over to the United States that your mind may just be reeling. There are actually literally dozens of potential visas, in addition to over a dozen other methods to obtain LPR status. There ... Read >
Author: Immigration America

The Dream Act

The DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) is an US legislative proposal previously introduced in the Senate on August 1, 2001. Recently, the bill was re-introduced in the US Senate on May 11, 2011. This enactment will provide ... Read >
Author: kevin

How does US Green Card Lottery Work

At first glance, the U.S. lottery green card sounds like a great opportunity to make real money. However, this is no simple lottery that consists of scratching tickets or the selection of numbers. The Green Card Lottery, also known as the Diversity Visa P... Read >
Author: johny27

From Asylee To A Citizen

After having been granted asylum, you move a step closer to qualify to file the citizenship form, N-400. You can adjust your status to a legal permanent resident ( green card holder) with the USCIS one year after being granted asylum. In addition, you can... Read >
Author: kevin

How To Acquire A Visa Under U.S. Immigration Law For Your Foreign-Born Fiancé

If you fell in love with a person who is a foreign national living outside the U.S. you may want to petition for a K3 (fiancé) visa. The K3 visa will permit your loved one to join you in the U.S. for the purposes of getting married. Furthermore, the K3 vi... Read >
Author: Florida Law Group

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