Important! COVID-19 Vaccination is Required
The COVID vaccine is now required as part of the process to receive a green card. Part of the process to receive a green card includes a medical exam with a civil surgeon and the CDC, the Center for Disease Control has announced that the COVID vaccine is required. Read More: CDC Requirements for Immigrant […]
28-Day Legendary Love Challenge
What do you think is the number one most important thing in your immigration case? You’re probably not expecting this as the answer but the most important thing in your immigration case is your relationship. Here at Immigration for Couples, it is the most important thing for us as well. We are helping you to navigate the […]
K1 Visa Interviews Are Being Scheduled
Are K1 visa interviews being scheduled? What is going on with K1 visa interviews? Yes, they are being scheduled. Before COVID, you would be able to go online and schedule your interview for your fiancé visa. But with COVID, US embassies and consulates closed and there weren’t interviews occurring. As the US embassies and consulates […]
K1 Fiancé Visa Process 2021
Are you in the process of applying for a fiancé visa and feeling overwhelmed by all the steps that are involved and unsure of where to even begin? You’re not alone. Many couples feel this way at the beginning of their immigration journey. There’s a lot of steps involved but it can be broken down […]
Great News! Social Security & Green Card Updates
In August 2021, USCIS announced that they are revising the adjustment of status form to include a question about the Social Security Number and that they’re coordinating with the Social Security office so individuals can automatically receive their Social Security card in the mail after receiving their green card. Read: USCIS Expands Partnership with Social […]
Fiancé Visa Eligibility Requirements | 2021
Have you fallen in love with someone from another country? Are you excited but confused about where to begin the next steps for you to be able to start your lives together in the United States? The immigration process for couples is different, depending on what type of relationship you have. If you are engaged to a […]
Medical Exam Requirement – US Immigration for Couples
One of the requirements in your immigration process is that you would receive or have completed rather a medical exam. For this medical exam, we’ll discuss medical exams as they relate to the adjustment of status process. An adjustment of status is a process that is completed inside of the United States. Someone who’s completing […]
Stronger Relationships – US Immigration for Couples
The immigration process is nothing short of stressful. It really tests your patience and I know this, not just from being an immigration attorney, but having gone through the immigration process personally with my husband. I know it’s hard and you want to be together. A lot of you have distance. You might be living […]
Spouse Visa Process
Let’s dive into the steps that are involved in a spouse visa case. There’s a lot of steps that could be involved with a lot of nuances. Immigration law is complicated but we can break spouse visas down into three main steps. 1. Petition The petition is also referred to as an I-130 application. This […]
Spouse Visa Eligibility
Who is eligible to apply for a spouse visa? First and foremost, it’s a spouse visa so you have to be married to a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident in order to have someone to petition for you. You also have to have a bona fide marriage which means that you have […]
CDJ Interviews Scheduled with Little Notice
We have seen on a few cases and we’ve also heard reports from other attorneys across the United States that this is happening to everyone who has a consular interview that’s supposed to happen in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. In the past, we have always gotten 30 to 45 days of notice which is really important […]
Better to File I-130 Online or on Paper?
Is it better to file your I-130 online or by paper? We’re in an interesting time in USCIS history where they are trying to roll out new technologically advanced ways of working with applications which is great and we definitely support those efforts. But in a way, it’s still under beta-testing. It doesn’t do all of the […]