Applying for a family-based green card in the United States requires proving a “bona fide” relationship between the petitioner (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and the beneficiary (the foreign national).
Whether it’s a marriage-based or family petition, the evidence you provide plays a crucial role in establishing the legitimacy of your relationship.
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Evidence to Support a Family or Marriage Petition for a Green Card in the United States
Applying for a family-based green card in the United States requires proving a “bona fide” relationship between the petitioner (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and the beneficiary (the foreign national).
Whether it’s a marriage-based or family petition, the evidence you provide plays a crucial role in establishing the legitimacy of your relationship.
Your family visa interview: What to expect and how to prepare
The interview is one of the final steps in the family visa petition process. It’s also the step that frequently generates the most anxiety for the beneficiaries. Questions can be related to your residential history, family history, immigration history, legal issues, educational history, medical history, work history, and of course, about the relationship with your qualifying family member.
Immigration attorney vs. notary public: Making the right choice for your immigration case
There are some factors you should consider when choosing between a notary public and an attorney to assist with your immigration case. Improper guidance (no matter how well intended), can mislead immigrants into making decisions that negatively impact their lives.
Asylum: Examples of Evidence Documents to Support an Asylum Application
It’s crucial to understand when and how you can apply for asylum successfully. In this guide, we’ll explore some evidence documents you may use to support an asylum application.
Asylum: Keys to improve your chances of approval
Seeking asylum in the United States is a challenging process. Here are some keys that will impact the outcome of your asylum case.
Lessons from an immigrant’s life
We have heard the story of many immigrants through the years. Every case, every history is unique. Immigration is a journey full of life-lasting lessons, not without a cost for those who achieve their goal.
4 reasons your immigration case may not be moving forward
Several factors affect the time of processing for your immigration case. Some are up to you, and some are not. Are you holding it back?
5 reasons why you could get denied a family visa request
When someone gets their legal status, be it residency or citizenship, this creates an opportunity to request visas for some family members to come to the United States or to fix their immigration status if they are already in the country. Check our article on family...
An Immigrant’s Child
Although children of immigrants may not face the same struggles as their parents, they have a different set of challenges to face. Every immigrant has a different story; the same goes for their children.
7 Reasons to hire an immigration lawyer
Along with guiding you through the legal process, here are seven reasons why you should consider hiring an immigration lawyer.
Two roads to a Green Card: Adjustment of Status and Consular Process
Depending on different factors, the green card beneficiary of a family petition will need to Adjust Status or complete Consular Processing.
Immigrant Love: Getting Engaged Or Married To An Immigrant
A couple’s journey together may face additional challenges if one of them is immigrating.
However, there may be an option for reuniting with your soul mate!
Family petitions: options & considerations
Many immigrants arrive alone, hoping to bring their loved ones when they are financially stable and have legal status. Family petitions are a great opportunity to bring their family to live with them.
The Wait: Why are immigration processes taking so long?
Why are immigration processes taking so long? Have you seen cases similar to yours resolved before your case? Many things have changed during recent years affecting processing times for most immigration cases and limiting the options immigrants have to obtain legal...
Is naturalization the next step in your journey?
(Last update: Jun 26, 2024) Do you already have 3 to 5 years as a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)? Now may be a good time to review the requirements for naturalization. If you meet all the requisites, you could go ahead and start with the application,...
Fear vs. Reality in immigration Law
Dealing with fear goes through recognizing the causes for it, accepting the emotion, and choosing alternatives to deal with it.