7 Jan, 2012 [ (0) Comment ]
Tweak in Rule to Ease a Path to Green Card
Although the regulatory tweak appears small, lawyers said it would mean that many Americans will no longer be separated for months or years from family members pursuing legal residency. Even more citizens could be encouraged to come forward to bring illegal immigrant relatives into the system, they said. ...
6 Jan, 2012 [ (0) Comment ]
US eases illegals Green Card woe
6 January 2012 Last updated at 12:15 ET ...6 Jan, 2012 [ (0) Comment ]
Easier track to Green Card for US immgrants
New York: Obama administration officials announced on Friday that they will...6 Jan, 2012 [ (0) Comment ]
Easier Route to Green Card to Be Proposed for Some
The change that immigration officials are offering would benefit United States citizens who are married to or have children who are illegal immigrants. It would correct a bureaucratic Catch-22 that those Americans now confront when their spouses or children apply to become legal permanent residents. ...
19 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]
Parents should accompany minors to visa interviews
I wish to send both my minor children along with their grandparents (my parents-in-law, who already have valid visas) to the United States to visit their uncle's family. Their stay in the U.S. will not exceed 60 days, as they need to attend their school in India after their...
17 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]
A Cursory Glance during EB-5 Foreign Investor Program
During the past few years or so, recession has been a major reason behind global slowdown, falling share market, unemployment, inflation, decrease in the real income, slowdown in economic growth, and slump in consumer spending. Every country is looking for counter strategies that could nullify or negate the consequences of...
13 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]
Immigration 101: Tourist Visa While Waiting for a Green Card
Dear Atty. Claudio. My fiancé is a green card holder and we plan to marry here in Davao next month. Once he gets back to the US, he plans on sponsoring me.
- Can we apply for a fiancé visa? No. Such visa is only available for fiancés of US citizens....
5 Dec, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]
Immigration 101: Tourist Visa while watchful for a Green Card
Dear Atty. Claudio. My fiancé is a green card holder and we plan to marry here in Davao next month. Once he gets back to the US, he plans on sponsoring me.
1. Can we apply for a fiancé visa? No. Such visa is only...
29 Nov, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]
Immigration 101: H1B vs. Green Card
Dear Atty. Claudio, I am a physical therapist (PT) with an offer from a US hospital. The hospital is willing to file either one of 2 petitions, one for H1B and another for a green card. What is the difference between the two?
Maximum stay: H1B is a non-immigrant visa while...
26 Nov, 2011 [ (0) Comment ]
Immigration: Responsibilities after receiving a Green Card
The most coveted objective of any immigrant is the approval of one's application for the green card. It is therefore important to exercise utmost care to see to it that such status is preserved.
Certain rights and responsibilities attach to certain petitioners and beneficiaries once the immigration process is completed.
First of...
