Jason Karavias, Esq., Attorney at Law Legal Blog

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...

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...