Adjustment of Status Articles
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USCIS Biometrics Appointment: Complete 2022 Guide – What To Bring, What To Expect, And What To Do After
Published on July 14, 2022Attending your USCIS biometrics appointment brings you closer to successfully immigrating to the U.S. If you received an ASC appointment notice, you must attend your biometrics appointment. In this article, you will learn about biometrics’s role in immigration to the U.S., what to bring to your appointment, what to expect after giving biometrics, and an…
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Job Change After Green Card Approval
Published on March 05, 2022The approval of a green card is an exciting time for most immigrants. However, many wonder how long they must stay with their employer without facing penalties or jeopardizing their green card application process. In this post, we’ll explore the process of a job change after green card approval, what to expect, and more detailed…
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Can I Work While Waiting For a Marriage-Based Green Card?
Published on March 04, 2022There are two ways through which you may be eligible for a marriage-based green card. One is by being the spouse of a U.S. citizen, and the other is to marry a lawful permanent resident (LPR) in the U.S. In either case, your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse will have to sponsor your green…
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Immigration Medical Exam: The Complete Guide
Published on August 17, 2021No matter your route to getting a green card USCIS requires all immigrants to go through a medical exam. As with everything in regards to immigration, there are specific protocols and regulations for a USCIS medical exam. Learn everything you need to know about the exam here.
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Changing Employers Or Job Offers Under AC21 Portability Rule
Published on May 26, 2021Backlogs and long processing times are regular obstacles in the immigration process. Having your I-485 pending for half a year can be stressful especially with a job change coming up. To relieve some of the stress, applicants should take advantage of Form I-485, Supplement J and the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of…
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Green Card Consular Processing Benefits & Steps
Published on August 10, 2020Consular processing is a method by which a beneficiary of an approved family-based, employment-based or other immigration petition can apply for a visa through a U.S. Department of State consulate office abroad. There are many benefits when it comes to green card consular processing. However, you must first determine if you fit into an eligible…
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Green Card After Divorce: What Happens to Permanent Resident Status?
Published on July 16, 2020Divorce is never pretty, but in the case of immigration law, it can be devastating in the wrong circumstances. Understandably, many immigrants who come to the United States wonder if a divorce will jeopardize their green card. If you were granted U.S. residence due to a marriage to a U.S. citizen, then your initial “conditional”…
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H-1B to Green Card: The Definitive Guide to Process, Steps & Timeline
Published on July 15, 2020The H-1B visa is the most popular U.S. visa due to its numerous benefits, especially the opportunity to apply for a green card application. One of the most common terms related to the H-1B visa is “dual intent” which refers to certain temporary visa classifications with the option of green card application. Not all temporary/nonimmigrant…