Category Archives: Green Card
President Biden’s Proposed Immigration Bill
President Biden’s Proposed Immigration Bill Since President Biden took office in January of 2021, he proposed a new immigration bill that would modernize our immigration system. The Biden administration has acted on reversing several immigration rules and regulations from the previous administration. For instance, Biden has lifted restrictions on refugee admissions, preserving deportation relief… Read More »
Mandatory Vaccination for all Green Card Applicants
Mandatory Vaccination for all Green Card Applicants. CDC announces that as of October 1st, 2021, all Green Card Applicants are required Vaccination against COVID- 19. Anyone who refuses the vaccination will be inadmissible into the United States. The COVID- 19 vaccination is added to the many mandatory vaccinations that needs to be acquired when… Read More »
Special Immigration Juveniles queens immigration lawyer
Special Immigration Juveniles Special Immigration Juvenile (SIJ) classification allows a United States residence to seek protection of a juvenile court due to abuse, abandonment, and or neglect from a parent. If Special Immigration Juvenile is granted, they may receive lawful permanent residence as well. Eligibility: In order to be eligible to receive Special Immigration… Read More »
Considerations for Citizen and Non-Citizen Divorce
Considerations for Citizen and Non-Citizen Divorce Many non-citizens marry U.S. citizens, yet, non-citizens have the opportunity to obtain legal permeant residence in the United States though their U.S. citizen spouse. While the paperwork and documents are sent into the USCIS to process whether or not a non-citizen can obtain legal permanent residence, the couple… Read More »
Can I get a Green Card if my United States Citizen spouse passed away?
Widows or widowers who were married to U.S. citizens at the time of the citizen’s death may apply for a green card. To immigrate as the widow(er) of a citizen, you must prove that you were legally married to the citizen, and that you entered the marriage in good faith, and not solely to… Read More »
Receiving Green Card under Section 13 (Diplomat)
Section 13 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of Sept. 11, 1957 was created by Congress to allow individuals who entered the United States under diplomatic status to obtain a Green Card (permanent residence). Eligibility Criteria You may be eligible to receive a Green Card under Section 13 if you can establish that:… Read More »
Green Card Through Cancellation of Removal
Green Card Through Cancellation of Removal (Non-LPR): Who Qualifies? If you are a foreign-born person who has been living in the U.S. without legal status for a long time, and you have been placed into removal (deportation) proceedings, you may be eligible for what’s called “Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal” and a green card. The… Read More »