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When it comes to applying for a green card there are two main ways to do so. If you are currently in the U.S, you are able to apply by a process called adjustment of status. For those that are outside of the U.S, a process called Consular Processing can be carried out. Although these […]

The V visa is a nonimmigrant visa that Congress created through the Life Act. Congress enacted the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (Life Act) on December 21, 2000. The Life Act stated that certain people who had previously not been able to do Adjustment of Status would become eligible. This meant that certain people who […]

When planning your trip to the United States, there are many things that you need to think about. But, first and foremost, the visa process should be taken very seriously. No matter what visa you are attempting to obtain before traveling to the United States, you will need to undergo a visa interview. The U.S. […]

There are several ways in which individuals can qualify to live and work in the U.S. as permanent residents, commonly referred to as green card holders. One such option is the employment-based Green Card, which allows those with a job offer from a US employer to obtain permanent residency. This option is often considered the […]

For immigrants from around the world to live in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), the pathway to green card status can consist of either consular processing or an adjustment of status. Immigrants who understand the similarities and differences between the two approaches can decide which process is more likely to result […]

Family-based green cards are one of the most common ways that many people can obtain green cards to become permanent residents of the U.S. Family-based immigration is made easier with these green cards, and these visas account for nearly two-thirds of all green cards that are given out annually. Becoming a permanent resident means that […]

One major difference between applications for asylum or refugee status is where the application is made. Refugees are required to apply from outside the United States, whereas people requesting asylum must apply either at a US border (airports, seaports) or from within the US. Form Location Update USCIS has changed the filing location for Form […]