¿Qué es el fraude matrimonial en el ámbito de la inmigración? Los riesgos, las realidades y las recientes medidas enérgicas.
Para muchos, el matrimonio es un símbolo de amor y compromiso. Sin embargo, en la ley de inmigración estadounidense, también es una vía legal para obtener la residencia permanente. Cuando un matrimonio se contrae únicamente para evadir las leyes de inmigración y obtener una "Tarjeta Verde", se convierte en un delito federal conocido como fraude matrimonial. Aprenda cómo proteger su matrimonio legítimo en una solicitud de residencia permanente basada en el matrimonio en nuestra publicación de preguntas frecuentes del blog.
Preguntas frecuentes: Ajuste de estatus para la tarjeta de residencia permanente para familiares directos.
La ley de inmigración estadounidense prioriza la unión familiar. Por ello, los familiares directos de ciudadanos estadounidenses reciben protecciones especiales. Si bien ciertos errores o infracciones de visa suelen impedir la obtención de la tarjeta de residencia permanente (Green Card), la ley contempla excepciones para este grupo específico. Este artículo explica quiénes califican como familiares directos y cómo estas normas pueden ayudarle a superar los obstáculos migratorios más comunes.
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.
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.
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.
Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for adjustment of status applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Philippine national through his U.S. citizen spouse at the USCIS Queens Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
Preguntas frecuentes: ¿Qué es una cita para la toma de datos biométricos? ¿Qué puedo esperar durante una cita para la toma de datos biométricos?
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) programará una cita para la toma de datos biométricos después de que presente su solicitud, petición o formulario. Los datos biométricos que proporcione durante la cita permiten a USCIS confirmar su identidad y realizar las verificaciones de antecedentes y seguridad necesarias. Encuentre más información sobre qué esperar en nuestra sección de preguntas frecuentes.
Success Stories: 10-year Marriage-based Green Card approved for Mexican National at the New York City Field Office of USCIS
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Mexican applicant through his U.S. citizen spouse at the USCIS New York City Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: 10-Year Marriage-based Green Card Approved for I-751 Applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval for form I-751 application removal of temporary conditions for an applicant from the Philippines! It was granted without a request for evidence and without an interview! The foreign national spouse now has a 10-year permanent green card. Congratulations to our clients!
News Alert: Trump administration introduces new Gold Card path to permanent residency
On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new form, I-140G, Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program, petition for an immigrant visa under the Gold Card Program established by Executive Order 14351, The Gold Card. Learn more in our News Alert.
News Alert: USCIS Hold All Asylum and Pending Immigration Applications for Nationals of 19 Travel Ban Countries
New USCIS policy placing adjudicative hold and mandatory review on all asylum applications regardless of nationality, and on pending and recently approved benefit requests filed by nationals of high-risk countries. Learn more in our News Alert/FAQ.
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 Philippine national through his U.S. citizen spouse at the USCIS Queens Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
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!
Success Stories: 10-year Marriage-based Green Card for Mexican National who entered with Border Crossing Card
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Mexican national through his U.S. citizen spouse at the USCIS New York City Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from Vietnam who entered on K-1 Fiancee Visa
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for a Vietnamese national through her U.S. citizen spouse at the USCIS Queens Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for military spouse from Canada
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for our Canadian client through her U.S. citizen husband who is an active military service member residing in Mississippi. Congratulations to our clients!
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!
Success Stories: Marriage-based adjustment of status application approved for green card applicant from Ethiopia
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for an Ethiopian national through her U.S. citizen spouse at the USCIS Dallas Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!
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!
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!