Jason Karavias, Esq., Attorney at Law Legal Blog

There are numerous ways for permanent residents and citizens to bring loved ones into the United States. Different visa programs can help people reunite with their family members. Spouses, parents and children are among those who can potentially enter the United...

If you're planning to get a green card through marriage, then you can expect the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to require you and your spouse to be interviewed before adjusting your status. Their goal in doing so is to confirm whether your...

Moving to a new country gives you many opportunities but can cut you off from the people who matter the most to you. All the success in the world may feel hollow if the people that you love aren't there for you to share it all with.  If you have family living abroad...

Stepchildren of lawful permanent residents of the United States may be able to come to the country as well. There is no requirement that the stepparents adopt them to be able to obtain a visa, which makes it easier in cases where a stepparent adoption is not possible....

Obtaining treatment for mental health issues is much more common and less stigmatizing than it used to be – not just in the U.S. but throughout many other parts of the world. However, if you have a family member in another country who has been diagnosed with a mental...

Some of the latest immigration statistics show the trends happening around the world. There was a significant increase in immigration here in the U.S. in 2019, but there was a notable decline last year.  The most recent statistics show that immigration has increased...

Those born abroad and living in the United States and those who hope to enter the United States have to follow many special rules. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) establishes and enforces rules for visas, permanent residency and...

If you are planning to marry someone in the U.S. who does not yet have the right to live in the U.S., you need a legal way to get them in the country. If you are engaged to be married, you can apply for a K1 visa, also known as a fiancé visa. Whether your application...

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...