When do I Need a Re-Entry Permit?

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
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Green Card Travel Risks

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
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EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card: Key Differences in These Employment Based Green Card Categories

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
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Is Your Green Card Expiring Soon? Don’t File the Wrong Form for Renewal!

If your green card is about to expire, it’s crucial to understand which form to file for the green card renewal process. Filing the wrong form can lead to denials, costly delays, and complications. Here are some tips to consider as you navigate the… Read More
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Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

When you’re filing a marriage-based immigration petition with USCIS, or applying for a marriage-based visa with the U.S. Department of State, you must include sufficient evidence of a bona fide marriage. That means you must include sufficient e… Read More
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When to Start the Employment-Based Green Card Process

This is a question we frequently answer for our corporate clients who are looking to recruit and retain foreign nationals who are in the U.S. on a temporary visa classification, such as the H-1B, TN, E-2, L-1, etc. The answer is: it depends! Here are… Read More
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Signatory for Immigration Forms - Who Should Sign?

Who should be the signatory for immigration forms within a company? This is a question that many new corporate clients ask us, and it’s a great question! The USCIS policy manual instructs that benefit requests (immigration filings) filed by leg… Read More
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USCIS Fee Changes - File Now!

File now to avoid the USCIS fee changes! In January 2023 we wrote about the proposed rule that would significantly increase USCIS filing fees. Emily also posted about the impending higher USCIS fees on her LinkedIn page a few weeks ago. The time has… Read More
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Vaccination Requirements for the Green Card!

What are the vaccination requirements for the green card? Filing for a U.S. green card can be a complex process with lots of moving parts, including one that may be unexpected: the medical exam. The medical exam is a formal step of the process to ens… Read More
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Applying for a U.S. Green Card for Your Parents

Applying for a U.S. green card for your parents can be a great way for them to join your family in the U.S. long-term. This can allow them to spend time with family, and can allow the family to take care of them in their later years.  Here are som… Read More
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