Family Immigration

If you want to come to live in the United States and have married a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you will need to show that your marriage is real. Proving that your marriage is authentic may seem easy, but the truth is that you may need more documentation than...

People enter the United States for work, education and family purposes. People frequently discuss bringing spouses or children into the country, but fewer people talk about helping their parents immigrate. Multi-generational families benefit everyone. They provide...

In the process of bringing your family to live in the United States, you apply for visas for yourself and the other members of your family. It’s a long process, but you get all the paperwork in and await a response.  Unfortunately, your petition is eventually denied....

One of the more difficult aspects of immigration is the potential for separation from the family members. Parents who want to offer their children a better life may have to travel abroad without their children at first. Sometimes, there are also complications when...

Many prospective parents seeking to build their families look to the option of international adoptions as a way to do so. However, they often forget to stop and consider the immigration process associated with pursuing this option. You’ll need to take some steps when...

Just getting married to a United States citizen doesn't guarantee you a green card or an opportunity for future citizenship. You still have to meet certain criteria in order to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.   You also have to take specific...

When people follow the traditional path to immigrate to the United States from their home countries, their visa applications are handled in their home countries. In recent years, however, many people have made their way to the United States after fleeing violence and...

Many couples look to their engagement as the start of a new chapter in their lives. There's a lot that couples involved in international relationships must do before they can join one another here in the U.S., though. Securing a K-1 visa is one of the first steps in...

You get married to a U.S. citizen and then get a green card in order to stay in the country. Not long after your marriage, though, the relationship starts to have some troubles. Your partner brings up divorce.  This makes you nervous. If they divorce you, is that...

Legally entering the United States is no small task. You have to find the right visa program and undergo an intense application process. Securing your Permanent Resident Card or Green Card can take even more work. With a Green Card, you have the right to stay in the...