Green Card
Can I Work While My Green Card Application is Processing?
If you have an application for a green card that’s pending with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or if you’re planning to apply for a green card, you may be wondering if you can work while your case is being processed. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know. What is Employment Authorization? If…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Green Card is Denied: Step By Step
Getting a green card is oftentimes a lengthy and challenging process, so being granted permanent residency in the U.S. can feel like a major accomplishment. If you apply for a green card and your application gets denied, it’s a big disappointment—but you do have options. Here, we’ll talk about how to make a second effort…
Read MoreCan I Sponsor Someone if I Have a Criminal Record?
If you want to sponsor your spouse or family member for a green card, you may wonder if your criminal history will prevent your sponsorship. Let’s discuss what you need to know. Will Your History Be Investigated? Not only does U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conduct a background and security check on an intending…
Read MoreHow to Renew Your Green Card: The Complete Guide
As a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you have a green card – an identification card that proves it’s legal for you to live and work anywhere in the country. Your green card is supposed to last for 10 years, and before that decade is up, it’s your responsibility to renew your green…
Read MoreCan You Get a Green Card With a Criminal Conviction?
Having a criminal record can put the brakes on your green card application. If you have a criminal conviction in your past, it’s in your best interest to talk to an Austin immigration lawyer who understands inadmissibility and how having a record could impact your ability to emigrate to the U.S. Are You Eligible For a Green Card…
Read MoreHow to Get a Green Card in the U.S.
For millions of people in America, “lawful permanent resident” (LPR) status unlocks many opportunities and benefits. Eventually, with commitment and patience, permanent residents in good standing can petition to become naturalized citizens of the United States (U.S.). When you want to become a permanent resident of the United States, you’ll have to apply for a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Green Card Marriage
United States citizens may apply for a spouse to earn a green card by marriage. Similarly, after foreign citizens have lived and worked in the United States and met the qualifications for permanent residency status, they too may apply for a green card by marriage for a spouse. The process for a green card by…
Read MoreCan the U.S. Government Deny Your Green Card if You Can’t Afford Healthcare?
The U.S. government can deny visas and green cards for many reasons, but is healthcare one of them? Healthcare in the U.S. is notoriously expensive – and as of November 3, 2019, the government planned to deny lawful immigrants visas based on their ability to pay for medical care. The proclamation, issued by the current…
Read MorePublic Charge Rule Blocked By 3 District Courts Ahead of Implementation
On October 11th, judges in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Northern District of California and Eastern District of Washington all blocked the new public charge rule set to go into place on October 15th in an injunction. Public charge is defined as an “individual who is likely to become…
Read MoreThe Fiancé Visa Guide
U.S. citizens who want to bring a foreign fiancé to the country in order to get married can often apply for a K-1 visa. Your fiancé must meet eligibility requirements, and you must get married within 90 days of his or her arrival – and then he or she can apply for lawful permanent resident…
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