Green Card
Can 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 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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