How to choose an immigration attorney

Wondering what to look for when selecting an immigration attorney to help with your filing? Check out our list of questions to consider here! We handle family-based and employment-based immigration matters, and we welcome your phone calls and emails.… Read More
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What will happen to my F2A filing?

We have received many questions over the past few weeks and days about what will happen to F2A cases that were recently filed. Remember, in August and September, the F2A category was “current” meaning many spouses and minor children of pe… Read More
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How long will it take for my F2A (or other Family-Based) Application to be Processed?

By now, many permanent residents and their families have filed the I-130/I-485 package with USCIS in light of the “current” priority dates as reflected in the August and September visa bulletins. A burning question then is “how long will this t… Read More
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September 2013 Visa Bulletin: What’s Happening Now, and Visa Bulletin Predictions

The September 2013 visa bulletin has been published, and it brings more good news for lots of people. More specifically: – The F2A category (for spouses and minor, unmarried children of permanent residents) is still current for all categories!… Read More
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Don’t Forget to Pay the New Immigrant Visa Fee!

USCIS has recently implemented a new immigrant visa fee of $165, to be paid by people who are entering the U.S. on an immigrant visa. An immigrant visa means that you are applying to enter the United States as a permanent resident, rather than on a t… Read More
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Family-Based Immigration Filings: You May Just Have One Chance!

Breaking News: Some Family-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews to Be Waived USCIS announced in October 2012 that it would reallocate some of its workload, and shift cases from the four service centers to a field office or to the National Benefits C… Read More
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Amor y Una Green Card: Como Se Puede Solicitar la Residencia para el Amor de Su Vida

Estar enamorado es maravilloso en si mismo, pero hay otro beneficio además: es posible solicitar la residencia para el amor de su vida si es ciudadano/a (o Ud. puede solicitar la residencia si el amor de su vida es ciudadano/a). ¿Qué tiene que hac… Read More
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What is a priority date?

What is a priority date in U.S. immigration, and why does it matter? In most cases, there are three major factors that determine how soon an applicant for permanent residence status will receive the green card: The country he/she was born in. The fam… Read More
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