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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Visa Bulletin Predictions Beyond August 2024

 What are the visa bulletin predictions beyond August 2024? The good news is that the August 2024 visa bulletin has arrived, and there is no retrogression in any visa classifications. For a quick overview of the movement we saw in the August 2024… Read More
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Biden's Parole in Place Program For Spouses

Biden’s parole in place program for spouses of U.S. citizens was announced today! This program actually has two aspects: parole in place for spouses of U.S. citizens, and an employment-based aspect for DACA recipients and other “Dreamers.… 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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