La ley de inmigración de los EE. UU. permite a un ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente (titular de una tarjeta verde) presentar una petición de inmigrante para traer a su cónyuge a vivir en los Estados Unidos como titular de una tarjeta verde. Muchos de nuestros clientes preguntan qué tipo de documentación necesitan mostrar al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los EE. UU. (USCIS) para demostrar su relación familiar. Aquí están nuestras recomendaciones.
If you have received your permanent residence through marriage, you may not have to wait the standard 5 years of permanent residency to apply for citizenship. In this case, you may apply to naturalize (obtain U.S. citizenship) in three years, if you continue living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse and meet the other requirements for naturalization.
A conditional permanent resident receives a green card valid for 2 years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the condition during the 90 days before the card expires. The conditional card cannot be renewed. The conditions must be removed or you will lose your permanent resident status.
Form I-130 is used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR/green card holder) to apply for permanent residency for a qualifying relative who wishes to live and work in the United States and get a Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card). Read our FAQ discussing what happens next after the I-130 is approved for those with relatives abroad, the document review/gathering at the National Visa Center (NVC) and the consulate interview.
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for an individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. What are some required documentation for an O-1 extraordinary ability visa application?
U.S. immigration law allows a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) to file an immigrant petition to bring their spouse to live in the United States as a permanent resident. Many of our clients ask what type of documentation they need to show the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to prove their family relationship. Here are our recommendations.
Didn’t get picked in the Lottery? Here are 5 alternatives to the H-1B Work Visa
The H-1B program allows employers to hire nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability. They must meet certain requirements, such as having a bachelor’s degree and special training. There are a limited number of H-1B visas available each year, typically 65,000 (regular cap) and 20,000 (advance degree). With the tremendous demand to participate in the program, you must be chosen in an H-1B visa lottery to be eligible to apply. Find out other options if you have not been selected in the H-1B lottery in our blog post.