The path to becoming a U.S. citizen isn’t always short or straightforward. The process through which a non-citizen becomes a U.S. Citizen is called naturalization. You can become a naturalized citizen if you: Have had a permanent resident (green) card for at least five years; three if you are applying for citizenship through marriage to a U.S. citizen; Meet eligibility requirements, including being a person of Read More
What Should You Bring to a Green Card Interview?
If you’re preparing for a marriage green card interview, it can be an intimidating process. While the stakes are high, the best way to feel confident is to prepare. That’s why it’s essential to understand what you should expect during a green card interview and ensure you bring all of the correct records. Read More
Freedom of Information Act requests: Why are they important when you work with an immigration lawyer?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows anyone to request records and information from the U.S. government. See 5 U.S.C. § 552 (2016). While the FOIA’s primary purpose is to keep citizens informed and government transactions transparent, the legislation also proves useful in some immigration cases. Read More
Can You Get a Green Card With a Criminal Record?
If you’re beginning the process of immigrating to the U.S. and have a criminal record, you’re probably wondering whether this will affect your chances of getting a green card. While there’s no definitive answer to this question, serious criminal offenses may prevent you from obtaining a green card. For lower-level offenses, a green card may still be an option, but it’s good to work with an experienced immigration Read More
What is an I-601 waiver?
An I-601 “Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility” allows a foreign citizen to immigrate to the U.S., adjust their status to permanent resident, or seek admission to the U.S. as a nonimmigrant if the immigrant can prove that a “qualifying relative” would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver is not granted. You will use Form I-612 if there is a reason U.S. immigration would deny you entry to the U.S. Read More
Can I Work in the U.S. with a Tourist Visa?
Because tourist VISAs are the easiest to obtain, people often ask me if they can work in the United States with a tourist visa. The answer is no; you generally can’t do it. If you are in the U.S. on a visitor visa, a B1 or B2 visa, you cannot accept employment to work in the United States. Read More
Green Card Interview Questions & Preparation
You’re married! Congratulations! If you want to live in the U.S. with your new spouse, you’ll need to obtain a marriage green card. Getting a green card is generally a three-step process that involves preparation and answering Green Card interview questions. Here are the steps: Read More
What You Need To Do That The USCIS Instructions Don’t Tell You: Changing Your Address
You’ve read the website and all the instructions carefully, but if you are a green card holder or a sponsor, there are some things you’ll need to do even if the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service doesn’t tell you to, like changing your address. If you are in search of an immigration in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding area, click here or call (617) 714-4375 to get in touch. Read More
DACA Defended! What happens now?
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration did not properly end the DACA program. This is good and bad news. First the good news: the Trump administration's efforts to end the DACA program still have not been successful. Now the bad news: The US Supreme Court's decision essentially gives the Trump administration general instructions about what the administration would need to do to properly end Read More
Expansion of HHS J-1 Waiver for Clinical Care Physicians
The US Department of Health and Human Services recently expanded the scope of its waiver of the two-year home residency requirement The former waiver was available only to physicians working at Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (CHC), as designated by the government. The expanded waiver allows any facility, such as a hospital or private practice, to apply for an HHS waiver as long as the facility has an Read More
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