FACTS: A pair of our clients recently earned their US Lawful Permanent Residence through marriage to a US Citizen spouse while their asylum cases were pending at the US Asylum Office. After years of delays with the US Asylum Office our clients had met and married US Citizen spouses. Importantly, both clients had entered the…
FACTS: A client living in Virginia became eligible for US Citizenship after 5 years of US Permanent Residency. He was concerned that his case might not be approved because he had several criminal convictions including a conviction under Virginia Code 18.2-250.1 (marijuana under 30 grams) and a conviction under 18.2-460 (obstruction of justice) as well…
FACTS: In 2011, a client applied for US Citizenship after being admitted to the US in 1999 based on marriage to a US Citizen. At his naturalization interview, USCIS officers asked the client about his prior marriage upon which his “green card” was granted. The client responded that he had separated from his wife before…
FACTS: A client living in Texas became eligible for US Citizenship after 5 years of US Permanent Residency. She was concerned that her case might not be approved because she had a conviction for driving under the influence. Our office assured her that the law was on her side and that she could apply for…
FACTS: A El Salvadorian client fled El Salvador with his minor daughter after gangs targeted him because of his sexual orientation. After gangs saw him with a same-sex romantic partner, our client was cornered and attacked by gang members who threatened his life and tried to kill him. Saved by the chance arrival of police…
FACTS: A US Citizen sought assistance with filing for his wife who was residing overseas. This is usually a fairly straight-forward process which involves the US Citizen filing a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative on behalf of his/her foreign spouse. Unfortunately, wait times for I-130 Petitions are currently longer than you might expect. USCIS…
Poetry FACTS: A well-known Turkish poet sought our assistance for sponsorship in the U.S. As a poet, his options for “traditional” employment-based sponsorship were limited, but his accomplishments made it clear that he had received national acclaim in his home country – achieving a level of success and notoriety that was exceptional. After reviewing…
FACTS: A New York-based award-winning brand experience company sought assistance with securing a talented graphic designer to join their team. The company had worked with this talented individual from overseas, but wanted to bring this team member into the U.S. to work with the company in New York. THE LAW: One of the most common…
FACTS: A client came to our office to seek a visa for his Vietnamese fiance. They had met recently in person, and the couple wished to begin a life together in the U.S. THE LAW: A US Citizen (not a US Lawful Permanent Resident) may file a “K-1” Fiance visa on behalf of their foreign…
SYNOPSIS: After USCIS delayed adjudicating a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, our office filed suit in the Eastern District of Virginia and sought an agreed order sending this N-400 (Citizenship) Application back to USCIS where it was approved the same day. THE FACTS: A US Lawful Permanent Resident filed for citizenship while she was still married to…
