On August 3, 2020, USCIS published a final rule that will change filing fees effective October 2, 2020. The most drastic increase will be in the cost of the N-400 Application for Naturalization, which will rise from $725 (with biometrics) to $1,170. The I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status (permanent residence) will also be significantly […]
For both the marriage adjustment interview and the I-751 petition to remove the conditions on your permanent residence, you need to show that you have a bona fide marriage, that is, that you married in good faith. In both cases, USCIS wants to see that you and your spouse reside together, share finances, and spend […]
This a great question, especially to ask a lawyer. The answer you get may reflect more on the attorney’s need for your business than on your well-being. Nevertheless, let me take a shot at a somewhat more objective response. In immigration cases, lawyers provide the following benefits: In-depth knowledge of the law. A lawyer will likely […]
Suppose you are a US citizen and you want to bring your fiance to the United States. What’s the better way to do it–a K-1 fiance visa, or an immigrant visa after getting married abroad? The K-1 would seem the logical choice. After all, Congress created it for a purpose. It can save 1-2 months […]
A visa is issued by a US embassy or consulate and is stamped in your passport. It determines when and how you can enter the United States. Your stay is controlled by the type of visa that you have, and is how long you may actually be physically present in the United States in whatever […]