Family Immigration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wants proof that your relationship is more than paperwork. A bona fide marriage signals a shared life, something that cannot be faked for a green card. If officers doubt the union, petitions stall or fail. USCIS outlines this...

The United States allows United States citizens who are at least 21 to sponsor a relative who is seeking an immigrant visa to move to the United States. Citizens may sponsor the petition of their spouses, their sons or daughters, their parents or their siblings.  The...

TPS is an acronym for the Temporary Protected Status program. Under this program, which Congress created, the United States can designate the nationals of certain countries as eligible to receive TPS status. The United States may designate countries in active armed...

If you’re engaged to a U.S. citizen, then you may have the ability to secure a K-1 visa. This immigration status allows you to travel to the United States to marry your soon-to-be spouse. Once your marriage is finalized, then you’re able to seek lawful permanent...

Bringing your fiancé to the United States is an exciting step towards building your life together. But what if your fiancé has a child? Many couples wonder if they can bring their fiancé's child when they immigrate. The good news is that U.S. immigration law provides...

Each year, U.S. citizens seek to reunite with immediate family that lives abroad. Whether it is a spouse or a child, if they are a resident of a foreign nation, they must go through the legal process to lawfully enter the United States. and remain in the country to...

The immigration system in the United States is notoriously complex. A seemingly simple mistake can lead to poor outcomes that deny you or your loved one the immigration status desired. This, in turn, can keep you and your family apart. You don’t want that to happen,...

Family immigration is a journey that can be both hopeful and uncertain. The dream of reuniting with family members in the United States is a driving force, but the path to reaching this goal can have obstacles. Several factors can stand in the way of an application,...

Some of the most heart-rending case in immigration law involve Americans who have met the person whom they wish to marry but then run into legal roadblocks while trying to bring that person to America. The best approach is to learn the basic procedures of the...

For people in New Jersey who have come to the United States from another country, there will be a sense of relief when they have gotten their Green Card and can stay legally. However, just because they have gotten their Green Card does not mean their dealings with the...