¿Qué es el fraude matrimonial en el ámbito de la inmigración? Los riesgos, las realidades y las recientes medidas enérgicas.
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¿Qué es el fraude matrimonial en el ámbito de la inmigración? Los riesgos, las realidades y las recientes medidas enérgicas.

For many, marriage is a symbol of love and commitment. However, in U.S. immigration law, it is also a legal pathway to permanent residency. When a marriage is entered into solely to evade immigration laws and obtain a "Green Card," it becomes a federal crime known as marriage fraud. Learn how to protect your bonafide marriage in a marriage-based permanent resident application in our FAQ blog post.

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Preguntas frecuentes: Ajuste de estatus para la tarjeta de residencia permanente para familiares directos.
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Preguntas frecuentes: Ajuste de estatus para la tarjeta de residencia permanente para familiares directos.

U.S. immigration law prioritizes keeping families together. Because of this, Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens receive special protections. While certain mistakes or visa violations usually block people from getting a Green Card, the law provides "exemptions" for this specific group. This post explains who qualifies as an immediate relative and how these rules can help you overcome common immigration hurdles.

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Tips for Marriage-based Green Card Applications: How to build a strong case and protect your future together
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Tips for Marriage-based Green Card Applications: How to build a strong case and protect your future together

With over a decade helping couples and families apply for permanent residence, we frequently hear clients say, "Ours is a real marriage—the officer should be able to see that," yet proving a relationship is "bona fide" is often more challenging than couples expect. Read on for our Tips for marriage-based green card applicants and how to build a strong case for your permanent residence application.

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Success Stories: CRBA and U.S. Passport Issued to Teenage Child Born Out of Wedlock at the U.S. Consulate in Manila
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Success Stories: CRBA and U.S. Passport Issued to Teenage Child Born Out of Wedlock at the U.S. Consulate in Manila

We recently received an approval for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and the issuance of a U.S. passport for the teenage daughter of a U.S. citizen and a Philippine national who was born-out-of-wedlock over ten years ago, at the U.S. Consulate in Manila. Congratulations to our clients!

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What is Immigration Marriage Fraud? The Risks, Realities, and Recent Crackdowns
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What is Immigration Marriage Fraud? The Risks, Realities, and Recent Crackdowns

For many, marriage is a symbol of love and commitment. However, in U.S. immigration law, it is also a legal pathway to permanent residency. When a marriage is entered into solely to evade immigration laws and obtain a "Green Card," it becomes a federal crime known as marriage fraud. Learn how to protect your bonafide marriage in a marriage-based permanent resident application in our FAQ blog post.

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FAQ: Green Card Adjustment of Status for Immediate Relatives
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FAQ: Green Card Adjustment of Status for Immediate Relatives

U.S. immigration law prioritizes keeping families together. Because of this, Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens receive special protections. While certain mistakes or visa violations usually block people from getting a Green Card, the law provides "exemptions" for this specific group. This post explains who qualifies as an immediate relative and how these rules can help you overcome common immigration hurdles.

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Success Stories: I-751 and N-400 applications approved for Nigerian green card holder married to U.S. Citizen at the Long Island Field Office

Success Stories: I-751 and N-400 applications approved for Nigerian green card holder married to U.S. Citizen at the Long Island Field Office

We recently had an approval for naturalization (getting U.S. Citizenship) for a Nigerian national who is a conditional permanent resident (green card holder) married to a U.S. Citizen at the Long Island Field Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). At the same time, the couple also received an approval of their jointly filed I-751 removal of temporary conditions application. Congratulations to our clients!

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Success Stories: I-751 and N-400 applications approved for Vietnamese national married to U.S. Citizen at the NYC Field Office

Success Stories: I-751 and N-400 applications approved for Vietnamese national married to U.S. Citizen at the NYC Field Office

We recently had an approval for naturalization (getting U.S. Citizenship) for a Vietnamese national who is a conditional permanent resident (green card holder) married to a U.S. Citizen at the New York City field office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). At the same time, the couple also received an approval of their jointly filed I-751 removal of temporary conditions application. Congratulations to our clients!

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Success Stories: I-130 Petition approved at USCIS for Filipino child of U.S. citizen who was born out-of-wedlock
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Success Stories: I-130 Petition approved at USCIS for Filipino child of U.S. citizen who was born out-of-wedlock

We recently received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative for a national of the Philippines who is the minor child of a U.S. Citizen who was born out of wedlock. Congratulations to our clients!

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Success Stories: 10-year green card issued to I-751 waiver of joint filing applicant from Haiti

Success Stories: 10-year green card issued to I-751 waiver of joint filing applicant from Haiti

We recently received an approval for form I-751 removal of temporary conditions application with a waiver of the joint filing requirement for our client from Haiti, who is now divorced from his petitioning U.S. citizen former spouse. Congratulations to our client!

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Success Stories: Adjustment of status application approved for Filipino-German stepdaughter of U.S. citizen
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Success Stories: Adjustment of status application approved for Filipino-German stepdaughter of U.S. citizen

We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Filipino-German national through her U.S. citizen stepfather at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Houston, TX Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!

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Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from the Philippines
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Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from the Philippines

We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Filipino national through her U.S. citizen spouse at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Houston, TX Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!

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