Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas

20 01, 2009

Waiting for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – What Actions Can the Overstay/Undocumented Take in the Meantime?

By |2009-01-20T11:40:37-06:00January 20th, 2009|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Asylum in the United States, Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S., United States Embassies Abroad|

Waiting for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – What Actions Can the Overstay/Undocumented Take in the Meantime? Published: January 20, 2009 So, you have made the decision that being in the U.S. without legal status is better than being in your home [...]

25 09, 2008

The New Visa Lottery (DV-2010)

By |2008-09-25T13:22:31-05:00September 25th, 2008|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Visa Lottery and Diversity Visas to the U.S.|

The New Visa Lottery (DV-2010) Published September 25, 2008 As in years past, millions of people from all over world will submit entries to have a chance at one of 55,000 diversity immigrant visas and obtain “green card” status in [...]

15 08, 2008

New Medical Forms, New Vaccine Requirements, and One Small Detail

By |2008-08-15T13:38:25-05:00August 15th, 2008|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas|

New Medical Forms, New Vaccine Requirements, and One Small Detail Published August 15, 2008 This summer US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has issued a new list of required vaccinations and a new medical form for applicants for permanent residence [...]

10 10, 2006

CIS Chicago: Adjustment of Status Interviews Scheduled Within 120 Days

By |2006-10-10T14:00:36-05:00October 10th, 2006|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

CIS Chicago: Adjustment of Status Interviews Scheduled Within 120 Days October 10, 2006 Applicants for permanent residence who are already in the U.S. in some sort of temporary, nonimmigrant visa status can expect their adjustment of status interview to be [...]

8 06, 2006

1,100 Approved Fiance Petitions are Recalled

By |2006-06-08T14:00:36-05:00June 8th, 2006|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas|

1,100 Approved Fiance Petitions are Recalled June 8, 2006 Speaking of criminal background checks, as of March 5, 2006, US CIS was mandated by federal statute to conduct background checks on all U.S. citizens seeking to petition their foreign fiancés. [...]

14 07, 2005

Proposal for Immigration Benefits for Gay “Permanent Partners” of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

By |2005-07-14T14:00:36-05:00July 14th, 2005|Categories: Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Proposal for Immigration Benefits for Gay “Permanent Partners” of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents July 14, 2005 In the past month, a legislative proposal was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate which would essentially allow gay [...]

11 02, 2005

Extension of V Status Now Possible for Those Turning 21

By |2005-02-11T14:00:36-06:00February 11th, 2005|Categories: Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Extension of V Status Now Possible for Those Turning 21 February 11, 2005 In 2001, the U.S. Congress made available V visas for spouses and under 21 year old children of U.S. lawful permanent residents provided: a) the permanent resident [...]

9 09, 2004

CIS Service Centers Implement Good Idea

By |2004-09-09T14:00:36-05:00September 9th, 2004|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, United States Embassies Abroad|

CIS Service Centers Implement Good Idea September 9, 2004 Over the past year or so, processing times for family based, I-130 immigrant petitions have skyrocketed. Of particular significance are the extended processing times for visa petitions in the “Immediate Relative” [...]

10 06, 2004

Immigration Processing Delays and Possible Solutions

By |2004-06-10T14:00:36-05:00June 10th, 2004|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Immigration Processing Delays and Possible Solutions June 10, 2004 Whether you are a U.S. citizen filing immigration paperwork on behalf of an overseas spouse or parent, or you are an applicant for permanent residence awaiting processing in the U.S., no [...]

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