Green Card

What criteria could make the USCIS suspect marriage fraud?

Obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen has traditionally been one of the largest avenues for immigrants to lawfully enter or remain in America.  Per U.S.
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Is it lawful for the government to prevent immigrants from receiving green cards because they need public aid?

In the latest immigration policy change, the Trump Administration has announced that immigrants who are signed-up to legally receive public benefits, such as food stamps or housing vouchers, could now be denied green cards.  New rules coming from the Trump Administration are designed to limit the number of immigrants who receive or may need public assistance, as the Administration feels these immigrants are a drain to the system.  For the millions of immigrants currently receiving public assistance of some kind, the new rule may force them to choose from receiving the aid they need or seeking a green card so that they can live and work legally within the U.S. Our experienced Read more . . .

Quanto tempo demora para se obter o green card?

O detentor do green card é um residentepermanente nos Estados Unidosa quem foi dada a permissão de viver e trabalhar no país de forma permanente.

O green card pode ser concedido por vários motivos, sendo o mais comum por meio de relação familiar.

Imigrantes que planejam solicitar o green card devem estar cientes de que o processo é longo e complicado. Ele vai exigir o preenchimento de vários formulários, o pagamento de taxas, a submissão de documentos e a possível realização de entrevistas.
A sua capacidade de cumprir com as exigências do processo vai influir no tempo de todo o trâmite para receber o green card.
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How long does it take to obtain a green card?

A green card holder is a permanent U.S. resident who has been granted permission to live and work within our country on a permanent basis.  There are several grounds for receipt of a green card, with the most common including family-based green cards.  Immigrants considering applying for a green card should be aware that the process is a long and complicated one.
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How long will it take to get a green card for my spouse?

Each year, tens of thousands of Americans will marry foreign nationals. Foreign nationals who wed a United States citizen or permanent resident may be able to become a permanent U.S. resident by obtaining a green card. Read more . . .

 

Abogados del gobierno en todo el país están enviando solicitudes para reprogramar casos de inmigración que anteriormente fueron cerrados administrativamente. ¿Qué significa esto para la sistema de corte de inmigración, y qué significa esto para usted?

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The validity of a marriage under U.S. immigration laws can determine whether a foreign national is be able to obtain a family-based immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, legalize unlawful status, or file a waiver of inadmissibility or deportability. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),
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On May 14, 2018, USCIS will begin recalling approximately 8,543 Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) due to a production error. The Green Cards were for approved Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence for spouses of U.S. citizens. The cards were printed with an incorrect “Resident Since” date and mailed between February and April 2018.
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How can immigrants protect themselves on social media?

Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a notice that garnered national attention:  It intends to keep files on the social media activity of immigrants, including green card holders, foreigners applying for travel visas, and lawful permanent residents.  Immigrants across the country have reacted with understandable concern and fears as to this new level of intrusion of their privacy.  Our family based immigration attorneys at NPZ Law Group discuss the DHS’ stance on social media data and how you can protect yourself online.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin expanding in-person interviews for certain immigration benefit applicants whose benefit, if granted, would allow them to permanently reside in the United States.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published a revised Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). The new Form I-485 and instructions have been substantially updated to reduce complexity after collecting comments from the public and stakeholders.
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