It has been getting a lot tougher for immigrants to find legal avenues to permanent residency or citizenship in the United States for a while. A new proposal by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may make things even harder -- as well as prove to be a big...
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There is nothing simple about getting a green card for marriage
Using marriage as a method to get a green card isn’t as easy as some may think, and it’s certainly not the easiest way to come to the United States. Most people go through with their marriage because they are legitimately interested in the welfare of their beloved....
What is the timeline for marriage when you get a K-1 visa?
International love is far more complicated than falling in love with someone from the same country as you. Whether you met someone during a vacation, while working abroad or initially connected digitally and then met in the real world later, pursuing a relationship...
You must prepare for a Stokes interview
If you are about to marry an immigrant to the United States — or are an immigrant about to marry a citizen — in order to legally obtain a green card, you will potentially need to attend a Stokes interview. Alternatively known as a marriage fraud interview, the point...
Prepare for family immigration with these helpful tips
To many individuals across the world, immigrating with family members to the United States is a huge dream. Unfortunately, this dream often feels out of reach for those who live in other nations. However, with patience and preparation, your dream of family immigration...
Being separated from your spouse is bad for your health
The United States puts an emphasis on keeping families together. This is why immigration concerns for married couples -- such as bringing a spouse into the country or seeking a green card after getting married -- are so important. The government understands that it is...
Green card marriage scams are not common
The reason for green card marriage interviews is that the government wants to make sure that the marriage is legitimate. When someone who is a citizen of the United States gets married to someone who is not, they can use that marriage to justify getting a green card...
How your social media profile could help your K visa application
Falling in love with someone who lives in another country can seem like a hopeless, if romantic, experience. However, if you really want to make things work, you can get married and have them enter the country as your fiancé(e) shortly prior to your wedding. Fiancé(e)...
What records do you need for a K or fiancé(e)visa interview?
Many applicants requesting a visa to enter the United States will have to go through an interview as part of the application process. That rule applies not just to those seeking a work-related nonimmigrant visa but also those seeking to enter the country due to their...
Can you sponsor family for immigration as a permanent resident?
One of the biggest accomplishments possible for someone hoping to immigrate to the United States of America or make the USA their new home is the process of adjusting their status and securing a Green Card, also known as a Permanent Resident Card. Once you have your...