The Intersection of Divorce & Maintaining U.S. Immigration Status If you or someone you know is married to a U.S. Citizen and the marriage is ending due to abuse or irreconcilable differences, it is important to overcome common fears and not remain in the marriage for the sole purpose of not losing one’s status. WhenContinue reading “Divorce: U.S. Legal Protections for the Non-Citizen”
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When Temporary Protection Status Is No longer an Option…Think PERM!
With the sunsetting of Work Authorization through Temporary Protected Status (TPS) fast approaching, thousands of employees will no longer be able to legally work and remain in the United States. Several countries such as El Salvador and Honduras will no longer have TPS; and seeking new work and status options is essential. TPS will beContinue reading “When Temporary Protection Status Is No longer an Option…Think PERM!”
My Fiancée Visa I-129F is Approved What Next? And is There a Faster Way?
FINALLY!!! You’ve met your knight in shining armor or your Cinderella and you’re ready to get married. The only problem is that you live on opposite sides of the globe. You may have heard of the K-1 fiancée visa, but you don’t know where to begin. Or maybe, you managed to complete the I-129F forContinue reading “My Fiancée Visa I-129F is Approved What Next? And is There a Faster Way?”
The Dangerous Intersection of Family Law and U.S. Immigration Consequences
On behalf of ScottVassell & LeeCC Law Firm posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2016. The intersection of family law and U.S. Immigration law has become more and more common for our non-U.S. citizen clients. Domestic violence and divorce for a non-immigrant visa holder or a U.S. Permanent resident can result in devastating U.S. immigration consequences.Recently,Continue reading “The Dangerous Intersection of Family Law and U.S. Immigration Consequences”