Monthly Archives: February 2019
Adjust Status and Get Green Card
Married Permanent Resident, Living in the U.S.: When Can I Adjust Status and Get Green Card? When non-citizens living lawfully in the U.S. can take the next step and adjust status based on marriage to a lawful permanent resident? When you marry someone who has lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. (a “green… Read More »
Alternatives to Using Passport, Visa, and I-94 to Prove Lawful U.S. Entry
You wouldn’t be the first to lack evidence of your lawful U.S. entry. For example, some children never had their own visa, but were named on a parent’s B-2 tourist visa, which document was lost after the passage of time and possibly the death of the parent. Or you might have had your own… Read More »
What Happens if the I-751 is Denied
Questions and answers: What Happens if the I-751 is Denied? Q: What should I do if my I-751 was denied? I am married to a US Citizen and 90 days before my conditional residence expired I filed my I-751 (jointly) with all supporting documents. The extension letter for one year was received and the… Read More »
Student Visa: F-1 versus J-1
Student Visa: F-1 versus J-1 All full time, degree seeking international students are eligible for an F-1 visa, some students may be eligible for both a J-1 visa and F-1 visa. In this case you may have to choose which one is best for you. Who is eligible to choose between F-1 and J-1… Read More »
Employment Authorization as an F-1 International Student
As an international student there are restrictions on your ability to work while in the United States. However, there are employment options for students within the F-1 visa category. Most international students in the U.S. hold an F-1 visa. F-1 students are allowed to work in the U.S., but only under certain conditions and… Read More »