Category Archives: Immigration Law

What are Family Petitions for Immigration Part 2

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Law

Adjustment of Status allows foreigners with visas such as K-1 or K-3 to turn their visas into permanent residency status. This process usually includes an interview by the USCIS. An I-601 waiver allows an alien who is not able to … Continue reading →

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What are Family Petitions for Immigration?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Law

An Immigration Attorney for Southern California writes: Although there are numerous paths to US citizenship or permanent residency, most begin with an employer or family sponsor. Here is an overview of the most popular types of family based petitions; A-K-1 … Continue reading →

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Who Qualifies for Family Based Visas?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Law

Family based immigration visas are reserved for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The two qualifications to obtain a family based visa are 1) to not be inadmissible, and 2) to prove the immigrant has a family relationship … Continue reading →

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USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Orange County Family Law Attorneys

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced a final rule that adopts, without change, an interim rule to improve the integrity of the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) process. USCIS received approximately 75 public comments in response to the … Continue reading →

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