Family-based visas help people legally enter the United States. There are visas for the spouses of citizens and for the families of those legally working in the United States. There is also a visa program for those who want to enter the country to get married. A K-1...
Immigration
How a new immigrant rule can benefit the families of citizens
Having a family member who is a United States citizen creates a variety of opportunities for citizens of other countries. There are visa and green card programs that are only available to the immediate family members of current citizens. However, the process of...
Moral turpitude can impact immigration goals
Individuals who are immigrating to the United States, including those who are already in the country, are expected to be ethical. Anyone who’s facing a crime involving moral turpitude and those who have a conviction run the risk of not being able maintain a valid...
Can you prove a foreign marriage is valid without a certificate?
How do you prove the validity of your foreign marriage to immigration if you don’t have a marriage certificate? Marriage certificates (duly recognized and recorded by that nation’s government) are basically the “gold standard” for evidence that a bona fide foreign...
Which family members can green card holders help to enter the USA?
For many immigrants, adjusting their status to secure a green card is their primary goal. A green card establishes someone as a permanent resident, which means that they can potentially stay in the country for the rest of their life, in many cases. Those with green...
Needed Reform for Legal Immigration
There are several avenues for legal immigration into the U.S., including immigration for immediate families and family-preferred members, employment immigration, and immigration as a refugee or asylee. The Law Office of Franklin Montero believes that a well...
If your child is born in the United States, are they a citizen?
You're interested in coming to the United States from Venezuela. You know you have the ability to do this under the current Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was recently extended. You also know that coming under this TPS status does not make you a citizen of...
What you need to know about immigration detention
The United States government is continually using detention to deal with undocumented immigrants after their arrest. The government typically detains immigrants believed to be a flight risk and might relocate to another part of the country to avoid law enforcement....
How can you fast-track your entry into the U.S. for business?
When you read up on the different types of employment visas for coming to the United States, many of them talk about individuals looking to come here and work for another company on a long-term basis. Few of those resources discuss visa options available to...
What jobs can immigrants from Venezuela consider?
Venezuela has temporary protected status (TPS), so many immigrants are making their way to the United States. They are seeking safety and opportunity, just as immigrants have done for the entire history of the U.S. What jobs and opportunities should they consider?...