Category: Green Cards

Once an individual is granted lawful permanent residence, that person maintains their status indefinitely. A green card holder is permitted to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, but there are several ways that you can lose your status. Unlike a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident can be removed from […]

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a foreign national can be found inadmissible to the United States for both a nonimmigrant and immigrant visa for a number of reasons, one reason being that you are likely to become a public charge. If a consular officer believes an applicant is likely to become “primarily dependent […]

A marriage entered into solely for the purpose of procuring an immigration benefit, often referred to as a “sham marriage,” is not valid under the law, and United States immigration officials have far-reaching authority to intrude upon the applicant’s personal lives and investigate. For the most part, the investigation that a U.S. immigration official might […]

Generally, a Green Card allows the holder to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis, but your rights as a lawful permanent resident are not absolute. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets forth various grounds upon which a non-citizen may be deported. Keep in mind, however, an individual’s status as a […]

Obtaining a U.S. Green Card is a two-step process. The first step is filing either an I-130 or I-140 petition. The Form I-130 is designated for family members who are filing on behalf of their foreign national relative, while the I-140 is reserved for employers sponsoring a foreign national employee. The second step of the […]

A foreign national may obtain an employment-based green card if the beneficiary has a valid job offer from a U.S. employer. A green card is a highly sought-after immigration benefit as it allows a foreign national the opportunity to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. Nonimmigrant employment-based visas, such as […]

Both the L-1A and the EB-1C are designated for multinational executive or managerial employees. The L-1A is a nonimmigrant work visa that permits a company to transfer a qualifying foreign employee to the U.S. to work temporarily in a managerial or executive capacity, while the EB-1C is an immigrant visa that permits a foreign company […]

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a “child” is defined as an unmarried person under the age of 21. In many situations, an alien child is eligible for immigration benefits. For example, if he or she is the child of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, the child of a beneficiary to an […]

If you have a job offer from a U.S. employer or you are a U.S. company seeking to sponsor a foreign national, an employment-based (EB) green card is a viable option. The green card comes with various benefits not offered to individuals seeking employment as a nonimmigrant. Nonimmigrant categories grant a person work authorization for […]

Clients commonly ask who is required to pay the fees associated with filing an H-1B or a green card petition through an employer. The answer is not always straightforward. Below is a breakdown of the fees linked to each petition and who is required to pay. H-1B When filing an H-1B petition, there are two […]