You may be wondering whether it is advisable to travel abroad while waiting for your adjustment of status, otherwise known as the green card application process. Generally, it is not easy to leave the country during this time. In most...
Since President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence was released, many are wondering whether filing a national interest waiver (NIW) petition or filing a PERM (labor certification) application is the best option. To help determine which option is the best...
Lawful permanent residents or “green-card holders” enjoy many legal benefits and protections in the United States. They can petition for their spouses and their unmarried children to immigrate to the United States. They can work lawfully at most jobs, travel...
The process for securing employment-based legal permanent resident status (green card) in the United States through a labor certification (PERM) is a three-step process. Step 1: Certified labor certification (PERM) from the Department of labor (“DOL”); Developing and finalizing PERM...
Our office has begun receiving questions about when an asylee becomes eligible to seek a green card. Unfortunately, the guidance from USCIS is still unclear on this matter. Background: U.S. immigration law allows an asylee to become a lawful permanent...
After more than three years, the United States Government’s COVID-19 public health emergency is coming to an end on May 11, 2023. Coinciding with this change, the US will also remove many COVID-19 vaccination requirements, including those affecting international travelers....
Individuals who hold an R-1 (religious worker) visa are eligible to apply for permanent residency under the EB-4 (employment-based fourth preference) category pursuant to sponsorship from their employer. Prior to March 2023, the EB-4 category was processing green card applications...
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may now receive temporary proof of their lawful permanent resident status by mail rather than having to physically visit a field office to receive an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp (also known as an...