K1 Visa – How Long is the Process? 2021
For K1 Visas, how long is the process in 2021? The thing about guessing visa time frames is that we are always predicting. We can only say what’s happening currently for different clients and look at the known variables looking forward from here and make our estimates based on that. As far as what we’re […]
Is It Better to Apply For a Work Permit or Wait For Your Green Card?
“Does it make sense to apply for a work permit or wait for your green card instead?” Definitely still apply for your work permit. We do that for all of our clients. The best practice when you’re filing your adjustment of status case is to file your work permit application. Immigration is so random that […]
Refused Immigrant Visa Status Explained
“I’ve checked the status of my case online and it shows visa refused. What does this mean? Is my case over? What can I do?” Usually, when a visa refusal would show up, it’s for individuals who are going through consular processing or a fiancé visa. Part of the process after a petition has been filed and […]
Who Qualifies for Adjustment of Status?
The number one requirement for adjustment of status is that the immigrant is physically present inside the United States when you apply. They have to stay there until the process is complete unless they get travel authorization. The general rule says that you have to be here legally. That means you would have some type of […]
Bypass the USCIS Phone Robots
“How do I get past the phone robots when I call USCIS?” If you’re going through an immigration process, you may have had a need to call USCIS. You need to know what’s going on with your case or you haven’t received a receipt notice or you haven’t received your green card among other things. […]
DIY Immigration Case
If you are at the beginning of your immigration journey, you might be asking yourself, “Should I do my own immigration case? Is DIY immigration a good idea?” You do not have to have an immigration attorney assist you with your immigration case. There’s no requirement that you have an immigration attorney. For those of you who […]
How Long Do I Have to Have a Green Card Before Becoming a US Citizen? (3 vs 5 Years)
It’s a long haul to get a green card no matter which way you got there. A lot of couples are asking, “What’s the next step? When do we get to actually become a US citizen?” There’s a lot of confusion because some people are eligible at three years and some people are eligible at […]
K1 Fiancé vs CR1 Spouse, Which is Better?
Which path should I choose? The K1 fiancé visa or the CR1 visa? To help you really understand which option is better, it’s important to understand there isn’t a one-size-fits-all option or there’s no best option for everyone. The option between a K1 fiancé visa and the CR1 spouse visa is going to depend a lot […]
Scheduled for a Second Immigration Interview?
Part of the immigration case for couples is proving to immigration that you have a real relationship that’s based on love and not just to receive an immigration benefit. For most couples, the process is submitting relationship evidence and an interview with an immigration officer who asks the couple questions about their relationship. Typically, it’s […]
USCIS Outside Normal Processing Request
“I’ve checked online and I see that the date of my receipt notice, that my case is actually outside of normal processing times. What can I do? Should I make a request? Will it help?” USCIS has a tool for checking case processing times for various forms at https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times. We regularly use this tool in […]
Waivers for COVID Vaccine?
The COVID vaccine is now a required part of the immigration process to receive your green card. “What if I don’t want to have the COVID vaccine? What are my options?” As part of the process to receive your green card, an individual has to receive a medical exam. This is completed by a civil surgeon […]
Alert! Changes to USCIS Interview Scheduling
Our attorneys at Immigration for Couples are members of AILA, the American Immigration Lawyers Association. AILA has liaisons that work with USCIS to report issues and trends. One of the things that AILA has announced is that there have been changes to interview scheduling specifically as it relates to USCIS offices that are here in […]