What Is A U.S. Visa, Visa Stamp And Visa Foil And What Are These Used For?
In U.S. immigration matters, a visa is a document that allows a foreign national to enter the United States for a specific purpose, such as tourism, work, study, family visits (a nonimmigrant visa) or to immigrate (an immigrant visa). It is typically a stamp or sticker placed in the [...]
What is Humanitarian Reinstatement of an I-130 Petition?
When the petitioner of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“I-130 Petition”) dies, it typically has repercussions for the beneficiary(s) of that Petition. The fate of the Petition depends on the stage of where the Petition was at the time of the petitioner’s death. Before Petition Approval: If the [...]
What are the Vaccination Requirements for an Immigrant Visa?
The U.S. government requires immigrant visa applicants to meet specific health standards. One component of these standards is the vaccination requirement. But what exactly does an intending immigrant need to do to meet these requirements? The Process: Medical Examination and Vaccinations The process of fulfilling the vaccination requirement is [...]
What’s the Difference Between a Proxy Marriage and an Online Marriage for Immigration Purposes?
A proxy marriage and an online marriage are distinct types of marital arrangements that cater to different needs and circumstances. For immigration purposes, there are unique differences which between the two that if not properly addressed, could result in either a denial by the United States Citizenship and Immigration [...]
Understanding Immediate Relative (IR-1) And Conditional Resident (CR-1) Visas For Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Understanding Immediate Relative (IR-1) And Conditional Resident (CR-1) Visas For Spouses of U.S. Citizens A U.S. citizen is eligible to sponsor a spouse to immigrate to the United States as long as certain criteria are met. The type of visa that is issued and the resulting permanent resident status [...]
How to Apply for Naturalization if your American Spouse is Stationed Abroad
Filipino spouses of American citizens are generally eligible for permanent residency and, eventually naturalization based on their marriage. In general, a Filipino spouse may only be naturalized after showing that they have resided continuously as a green card holders within the United States for a certain prescribed period of [...]