» Permanent Residence (Green Cards)

Recently, we’ve received many questions from clients about the new $1,000 fee for certain parole requests. This past weekend, USCIS uploaded a notice about the fee to many people’s USCIS accounts, even if the fee doesn’t apply to th… Read More

The long-awaited October 2025 Visa Bulletin here, and as hoped for, priority dates have advanced in many categories. In addition, USCIS has announced that they will accept I-485 filings based on the “dates for filing” table in October 202… Read More

If you’re a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident or conditional resident) and you’re planning to spend significant time outside the United States, you may be wondering: Do I need a re-entry permit? What Is a Re-Entry Permit? A re… Read More

If you’re a U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR), also known as a green card holder, international travel is permitted, but it’s not without green card travel risks. While your green card allows you to return to the U.S., certain types of tra… Read More

What do taxes and immigration paperwork have in common? Aside from being daunting tasks, the two converge in the I-864 Affidavit of Support form, which is a critical component when you file the family-based adjustment of status application for yourse… Read More

Foreign nationals living in the United States are required by law to carry proof of their lawful status. While many people are aware that they need to maintain valid immigration documents and potentially register per the alien registration requiremen… Read More

It’s not uncommon for a foreign national here in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa or other temporary visa classification (H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, J-1, etc.) to fall in love with a U.S. citizen or green card holder, get married, and apply for a marri… Read More

The PERM employment-based green card process includes various classifications that impact how long you may have to wait for a green card. There are two primary categories for the PERM-based green card filings, EB-2 and EB-3. What Are EB-2 and EB-3 Cl… Read More