An EB-2 visa is an employment-based permanent residency visa for employment within the United States. It is the second type of five preference visas where people can gain lawful permanent status (aka green card) based on their jobs or profession. It is an ideal option for those seeking permanent residency in the United States and […]
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Employment-Based Immigration, Green Card, Lawful Permanent Residency, PERM
Comparing Spouse and Fiancé(e) Visas Let’s say you are a U.S. citizen engaged to marry someone from Chile and hope to marry them in the U.S. Perhaps you are a lawful permanent resident that has been married to a Canadian for one year. You want to live together in the U.S. but are uncertain about
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Family-Based Immigration, Green Card, Lawful Permanent Residency, Marriage
“I am a green card holder. Can I petition for my sister/brother/parent to get his or her green card?” “I want to petition for my niece/nephew. Can I do that?” These are some of the types of questions I often get. This blog post will answer those questions. Whether you are a U.S. citizen or
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Family-Based Immigration, Green Card
When a person obtains lawful permanent residency status (aka LPR status or gets a green card) through marriage, he/she may be considered a “conditional” lawful permanent resident. This means that the green card is good for 2 years versus the traditional 10 years. Why is this you may ask? This is a way for the
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Green Card, Lawful Permanent Residency, Marriage
Understanding Form I-864 Form I-864 is an agreement by your sponsor to financially support you, the intended immigrant, and is often part of your application to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR). It shows the U.S. government that you have adequate finances and are unlikely to rely on the government for financial support. Before having
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Green Card, Lawful Permanent Residency