USCIS anunció recientemente que hay más de 1,4 millones de solicitudes de asilo afirmativo pendientes. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) ha publicado una norma propuesta en el Registro Federal para intentar de regular la elegibilidad general y los requisitos para los permisos de trabajo relacionados con una solicitud de asilo pendiente. La norma propuesta...
Green Card Through Marriage
USCIS recently announced that there are more than 1.4 million pending affirmative asylum applications. The Department of Homeland of Security has published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to try to regulate overall eligibility and requirements for employment authorization documents related to a pending asylum application. The February 23, 2026 proposed rule highlights the...
What is a Conditional Permanent Resident (CPR)? A CPR holds a 2-year green card that requires removal of conditions before it can be converted to a standard 10-year green card. This ensures that the marriage that formed the basis of your residency was bona fide and not entered into solely for immigration purposes. How do...
On October 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert revising the USCIS Policy Manual to provide updated guidance on qualifying spousal relationships for family-based Form I-130 immigrant visa petitions under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The policy is effective immediately and applies to all petitions pending or filed on...
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Family reunification is a key part of U.S. immigration law. It allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency. While the process offers a meaningful path to bring loved ones together, it can also be complex. Below, we answer some common questions about eligibility, petitioning,...
The I-864 Affidavit of Support is a crucial part of many U.S. immigration cases, especially family-based petitions. Its primary purpose is to show that the intending immigrant will have adequate financial support and will not become a public charge. The form requires the Petitioner, usually a U.S. citizen (USC) or lawful permanent resident (LPR), to prove...
Obtaining a green card through marriage is one of the most common paths to U.S. residency for foreign spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs). However, when a couple lives separately, the process can become significantly more challenging. Physical separation, whether due to work, immigration status, or personal circumstances, can raise red flags...
Consular Processing versus Adjustment of Status for Spouses For many foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens (USC) or lawful permanent residents (LPR), the ultimate goal is to obtain permanent residency in the United States. However, the process of achieving this status can vary significantly depending on whether the individual pursues Consular Processing or Adjustment of...