Trying to obtain a visa from the United States can be a mystifying process for some people. It’s imperative that you have as much understanding about the process and criteria as possible. One thing that’s important to know is what factors may make you ineligible for a...
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What paperwork do you need to get a fiancé(e) or K-1 visa?
The idea of a fiancé(e) visa has lent itself to fiction of all sorts for many years. The prevalence of books and movies that play off of the trope of a contract marriage intended to secure one party’s entrance into the United States might make you think that such...
Difficulties around immigration have changed
Most people in the United States are either immigrants or descended from immigrants. That, however, does not mean they have all faced the same challenges and difficulties. Think back a few generations, to when people were flocking to the young United States on boats,...
Could the government demand biometric data from immigrants and their families?
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...
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...