FAQ’s

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Yes, there are five preference categories (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-4, EB-5) for employment-based visas, each with specific requirements.

Your priority date is the date USCIS receives your approved immigrant visa petition. The Visa Bulletin indicates when applications with a priority date earlier than that date are likely ready for visa processing.

The Visa Bulletin is issued monthly by the Department of State. It shows the priority dates for each preference category within the employment-based visa system.

While the Visa Bulletin can be complex, consultation is not always necessary. However, a consultant can provide specific guidance on your case.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was created to protect immigrant women from domestic violence while living in the U.S. However, men and children can also apply for this program if they’ve been abused by a spouse, parent, or adult child who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. When you’re approved for VAWA, you have the chance to stay in the U.S. and self-petition for a green card instead of relying on an abusive family member.

If you married someone who is not a U.S. citizen, you can apply to bring them to the U.S. via a marriage visa. The one you use depends on your immigration status. If you’re a citizen, your spouse is likely eligible for the CR-1 if you’ve been married for less than two years, or the IR-1 if you’ve been married for over two years. This visa usually takes about one year to process. If you’re a permanent resident, you can apply for the F-2A marriage visa, which takes two years or more to process for most people.

If you wish to live in the U.S. long term, you should pursue a green card. If you qualify, you’ll be a permanent resident who can live and work in any of the 50 states. You can also travel outside the U.S. and return without worrying about being denied re-entry. Additionally, a green card lets you enjoy certain federal government benefits and allows you to sponsor close family members to immigrate to the U.S. You can apply for citizenship after five years of permanent residence in this country, as well.

If you’re engaged to someone who isn’t a citizen and wish to marry in the U.S., you can apply for a K-1 visa. Also known as a fiancé visa, this immigration document lets your fiancé come to the U.S. and marry you within 90 days of arrival to get permanent residency. If you don’t get married within that timeframe, they must leave the country, so it’s essential to talk to skilled immigration attorneys about the strict rules this visa requires you to follow.

Whether you’re a permanent resident or citizen, you might qualify to sponsor close family members who wish to immigrate to the U.S. If you’re a citizen, you can apply for the immediate relative visa to bring your minor children, spouse, and parents to this country. If you’re a lawful permanent resident, you can apply for the family preference visa to help your spouse and minor children come live in the U.S. with you.

Whether you were brought to this country against your will as part of a crime or you became the victim of criminal activity while living here, there are visas available to protect you. As long as you can prove you were victimized and are willing to help law enforcement catch and prosecute the offenders, you could be eligible for a U or T visa that allows you to live and work in the U.S. for a few years. The right one depends on your circumstances, so contact immigration lawyers to learn about these visas.

Citizens and lawful permanent residents can both live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, even sponsoring close relatives through family-based immigration. However, permanent residents cannot vote or run in elections like citizens can, nor can they serve on a jury. It’s also easier to help certain family members immigrate if you’re a citizen rather than a permanent resident. If you want to apply for citizenship after five years of permanent residence in the U.S., contact our law office for help.