Plano, Texas, Immigration Law Blog
Employment authorization for H-1B dependents
The United States provides many types of visas to foreign nationals. Some of these visas allow non-U.S. citizens to live and work legally in America. When a person from another country wishes to have a family member from their home country join them in the U.S., the...
How do you avoid immigration scams?
On one hand, it could be a good idea to contact multiple people when deciding how to proceed with your immigration case. On the other hand, this could open you up to being the victim of a scam. It is not always easy to identify whether someone who offers to help you...
What is a spouse visa?
A spouse visa, also known as a K-3 visa, allows a person who has married a U.S. citizen to enter the United States while awaiting immigration approval. If you are a U.S. citizen married someone in another country who is not an American citizen, he or she can apply for...
What are the two types of family-based visa?
If you are in the United States and have family members in another country, then you may want to bring them here. They will have to go through the proper channels to legally immigrate here to avoid potential legal issues. According to the U.S. Department of State,...
What are some of the requirements to become a U.S. citizen?
To apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must be at least 18 years of age. You also need to have had a valid Permanent Resident Card, typically referred to as a Green Card, for at least five years before applying. There are no age requirements for Green Card...
Frequently asked questions about fiance(e) visas
Often referred to as a fiance(e) visa, K-1 nonimmigrant visas enable U.S. citizens to bring their foreign partners to this country with the intent of marrying them in a certain time period. Understanding how fiance(e) visas work and what is expected of you and your...
Seeking a deportation suspension
Most aspects of immigration law invoke hope and excitement in those involved with it; one area, however, can conjure up feelings of despair. This is due to the fact that while one works through the immigration process, the threat of deportation may be ever-present. ...
Filing an appeal to get a green card
Green cards provide cardholders with a range of helpful benefits while they await naturalization and continue the process of working toward citizenship in the United States. A person's application risks denial depending on his or her circumstances and the evidence...
How do provisional waivers work?
Immigrants who have entered the United States unlawfully in the past may worry that they have no way of returning to the country. If you came to the country in this manner, you may face a three or ten-year bar on lawful reentry. Yet, if you have relatives who have...
What steps are involved when bringing your fiancé to the United States?
Fiancé(e) visas allow a person to bring their partner to the U.S. for the purpose of marrying them. You must follow certain steps when bringing your future spouse to this country for the first time, or you may be subject to denial. Being aware of each step in the...
