By Lupe Lopez Richard and Micaelina met when they both first started attending school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). It was easy to see why Richard had fallen in love with Micaelina, an articulate and funny Italian beauty. After two years of dating they decided to get…
What is the purpose of filing an I-751 Petition for Removal of Conditions? If you were granted conditional residence based on your marriage to a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident, you must file the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on your Permanent Resident Card. This form allows the conditional…
By Marie Puertollano, Esq. When an immigrant gets married with a U.S citizen, the immigrant can obtain a green card either through consular processing, if the immigrant is outside the United States, or through adjustment of status within the United States, if the immigrant entered with a visa and is…
USCIS recently announced new policy changes regarding Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Starting June 1, 2014, USCIS has limited the validity period for all Forms I-693 to one year from the date that USCIS receives the form. This updated policy applies to any Form I-693 supporting a benefit…
How Can Divorce Affect My Legal Status? By Zach Wallin In this post, Attorney Zach Wallin, breaks down how divorce can affect a Permanent Resident’s Legal Status. Many people have a misconception that if a person in the process of obtaining legal immigration gets a divorce they will automatically be…
By Marie Puertollano, Esq. Form 1-131 Application for Travel Document is the form you must file with immigration when requesting a travel authorization from USCIS. This Application for Travel Document can be requested in various situations for the purposes of obtaining a reentry permit or advance parole. One of the…
For many, the American Dream has proved to be far beyond reach. This is the story of our client, Rafael Espinoza Iniguez, as told by his wife, Maria: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are birth rights our government sought to protect through a living breathing document known…
By Yingfei Zhou, Esq. Today, June 09, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that children who waited for years with their parents to obtain immigrant visas still have to go to the back of the line when they turn 21. BACKGROUND: The case, Mayorkas v Cuellar…
Common Issues and Preparation Tips Below are some helpful tips and information that will help prepare you to file for your alien spouse or fiancé. This guide will also cover common issues to avoid that we have come across in our practice. In order to successfully file a petition for…
First time visitor at our office? We have you covered on what to expect during your first visit in 5 easy steps. Our Clients Since every client’s case is truly unique, it is important for our potential clients to attend their free consultation, where a member from our team will explain the appropriate…