On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Dec 4, 2019 | Firm News
As someone who is interested in becoming a U.S. citizen so you can live in Texas or another part of the nation, you may be able to do so through a process known as naturalization. At the Law Office of Jae Lee, I am well-versed in the process involved in becoming a...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Oct 14, 2019 | Firm News
If you are a Texas resident and received your citizenship through a K-1 Visa or through a work permit, you need a Social Security Number. Without a SSN, you cannot report your earnings to the U.S government. If you are not sure how to apply for your SSN, then you are...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Apr 3, 2019 | Firm News
If you want to immigrate to the United States to reunite with your family members, there are many steps to take. You will have to fill out forms, complete interviews and pay fees. You will also likely need to complete a medical examination before your arrival in the...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Mar 26, 2019 | family-based immigration, Firm News
Texas is home to tens of thousands of immigrants. Each person’s journey to the United States is unique although many people’s experiences share certain issues in common. For instance, a great number of people enter the U.S. through the family immigration...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Mar 12, 2019 | Firm News, naturalization & citizenship
Many immigrants choose Texas as their new home state. Details regarding how each person came to live in the United States greatly vary. Some people entered under urgent, sudden circumstances while others filed petitions for visas before gaining legal entry. The...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Feb 27, 2019 | Firm News, green cards
Many Texas households include family members who are U.S. citizens who happen to be married to spouses who are not. The federal government often calls such marriages into question if it has reason to suspect that a relationship is fraudulent and that two people have...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Feb 13, 2019 | Firm News, green cards
Many Texas immigrants hope to obtain a permanent resident legal status in the United States. Those who have married U.S. citizens will, at some point, attend a green card/marriage interview. Answering questions during an official immigration interview can be quite...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Feb 1, 2019 | Firm News
That immigration is a complex matter is no secret. Whether you are trying to bring your fiancé to America, work in the United States or get your Green Card, the application process can seem demanding. Appeals may seem to take forever. And denials can often put hope to...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Jan 31, 2019 | family-based immigration, Firm News
Under federal law, U.S. citizens are allowed to petition for green cards for certain relatives. This includes parents. Typically, U.S. citizens that are over 21 are eligible to pursue a green card for parents who are from another country. Does this only extend to...
On behalf of Law Office of Jae Lee | Jan 30, 2019 | fiancé visas, Firm News
The rate of rejection of almost every kind of immigration visa has jumped in the first nine months of 2018, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The denial rate for most immigration applications jumped from 8.3 percent in 2016 to 11.3 percent in...
