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As most Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) are probably aware, there are strict rules about always having accurate, current travel documents to prove your status and legal presence in the US. You could suffer consequences if you allow your green card to expire, as well as if it is stolen, lost, destroyed, or otherwise unavailable. Fortunately,…
It is a relief to finally receive your marriage-based green card after you submitted all required forms, complied with requirements, and waited eagerly for approval from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However, there is an important point to realize when you are granted a visa through a marriage that was relatively recent at the…
When you apply for a green card and look forward to being able to live and work permanently in the US, among the worst possible scenarios is being determined “inadmissible.” There are numerous grounds for inadmissibility under immigration laws and rules set by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Being able to legally work in the US is important for professional goals, supporting yourself financially, and contributing to your family and household. However, unless you are a US citizen or have a green card as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), your employment options in Arizona are limited. All employers are required to confirm that…
Immigration has always been a staple of the United States. However, that doesn’t mean that applying for an immigrant visa is simple or straightforward. That’s where application assistance comes in handy. Application assistance can help applicants navigate the application process and find the resources they need to submit a successful application.
Individuals who live in the United States without having valid immigration status can start to accrue something known as an “Unlawful Presence Waiver” This is essential to be aware of since it can lead to being inadmissible in the nation. There are several bars of inadmissibility to be aware of, but the most common are…
Temporary Protected Status (TPS), as its name indicates, is a temporary form of status for citizens of a country the U.S. designates as unfit for return. El Salvador and Guatemala were two countries that received TPS status while embroiled in a brutal civil war. Since then, Haiti became eligible after a natural disaster; Syria because…
People who obtain permanent residence through marriages of less than two years also receive conditional Green Cards that will only be valid for two years. Such people must file a Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, so they can receive a more permanent Green Card that will renew every decade.
People who are determined to be inadmissible to the United States under certain sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) must file Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal. Any person who is inadmissible under INA § 212(a)(9)(A) or (C) has to seek consent…
Form I 485 in Arizona is an application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, which allows people to apply to register lawful permanent residence or adjust their status to that of a lawful permanent resident (LPR) based on an immigration category. There are seven general immigration categories broken into 27 subcategories.