Category Archives: Green Cards

The permanent resident card (“green card”) issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is formally known as Form I-551. It’s issued upon satisfactory adjudication of Form I-485, also known as Adjustment of Status. This official document can be lost or stolen, but it can also be replaced by means of filing a …Read More

In May 2019, United States President Donald Trump announced a high-level proposal for immigration reform, something his predecessor and a bipartisan group of senior senators have been pushing for years. As can be expected, Trump’s proposal is heavy on border security and misguided protectionism. However, an interesting item caught the attention of immigration lawyers in …Read More

Upon arriving in the United States, foreigners are expected to abide by the conditions stipulated on their visas. In many cases, this means not being allowed to work or generate income while staying in the country, but this prohibition can be lifted under certain circumstances. The first aspect to consider in this regard is whether …Read More

Naturalized citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States share some legal rights insofar as being able to live in the country indefinitely. Residence and citizenship are both benefits conferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, but there are marked differences between the two.  Travel Differences  Freedom of movement between the U.S. and …Read More

When a foreigner marries a U.S. citizen, there are some potential legal issues that may arise. For most married couples seeking adjustment of immigration status into permanent residency, the prospect of an interview before a case adjudicator is cause for concern. Immigration interviews are conducted mostly to confirm all paperwork is in order and that …Read More

If your green card is stolen, lost, or damaged to the point that it can no longer establish your identity or legal status, you will need to start the replacement process as soon as possible. Given the sentiments toward immigration in the Trump administration, it is in your best interest to replace your card quickly. …Read More

Understanding what you need to do to renew your green card can be confusing and overwhelming, but San Diego immigration lawyers are here to simplify the process. Read carefully to understand the crucial steps to take and ensure your renewal process goes smoothly. Conditional and permanent residency cards issued by the United States Citizenship and …Read More

Have you ever seen news articles about rich investors who seek economic immigration opportunities in certain Caribbean nations? It so happens that immigration through investment programs are also offered by many other countries around the world, including the United States. Getting green cards through investment is part of a program that has existed in the …Read More

In 2010, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reported on an interesting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about its monitoring of social media accounts in relation to immigration petitions. According to the results of that above-mentioned FOIA request, DHS saw value in reviewing the social …Read More