“Fixed Marriage” Ban Does Not Apply To Step-Children
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: My father married a U.S. citizen, who petitioned both of us for green cards. We were able ...
Did You Marry Before Your Petitioner Naturalized?
Under U.S. immigration law, lawful permanent residents (LPR or green card holders) may petition their unmarried children, whether the child ...
The May 2024 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
Petitioning Relatives For Employment-Based Green Cards
One of the most popular and informative articles for Filipinos was about petitioning family members for employment-based green cards, such ...
I Entered The U.S. Under An Assumed Name; Is There Hope?
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: Years ago, I applied for a visitor’s visa under my real name and was denied. I applied ...
The Dangers Of Voting By Non-Citizens
Only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections. This would include voting for the president, U.S. Senators, or members of ...
The April 2024 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
CSPA: When Not To Expedite
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: My employer recently agreed to petition me for a green card. They’ve already started the recruitment/advertising stage ...
Caught Through Her Fingerprints
Dear Attorney Gurfinkel: In 2002, I was petitioned as a married daughter (F3) by my U.S. citizen mother. The priority ...
