New Policy: Medical Exams for Adjustment of Status Applications
When applying for your Adjustment of Status, you must include a sealed medical exam with your submission. The medical exam should be completed by a doctor authorized by USCIS, also known as a civil surgeon. The doctor will conduct a full medical exam, then complete and sign form I-693 documenting their findings. This form will […]
What the Government Shutdown means for Your Immigration
As of December 22, 2018, the Federal government began a partial shutdown. 25% of government functions are shut down and non-essential personnel are being furloughed. In immigration law we deal with government agencies daily, including the Department of Homeland Security (USCIS), EOIR, the Department of State, and the Department of Labor. Although the shutdown was […]
Green Card through Marriage: Income Requirements
Income requirements: what you need to know When you apply for your spouse’s green card through marriage, the US citizen spouse will be asked to show that they have adequate means to financially support their spouse, so the intending immigrant spouse is not likely to become a public charge. You must submit an Affidavit of […]
What you need to know about Removal of Condition from your Green Card through Marriage
Overview of the Removal of Condition Process Congratulations, your green card through marriage has been approved! If you have been married for less than two years when your case is approved, you will receive a 2-year conditional green card (instead of a 10-year green card). The 2-year conditional green card confers the same rights and […]
Marriage- Based Green Card Interview At a Glance
Basic Tips for a Marriage-Based Green Card Interview [1] The USCIS marriage based green card interview is, probably, the most dreaded portion of the green card through marriage process … but it doesn’t have to be! With thorough understanding of the process and effective preparation the USCIS AOS interview is yet another routine immigration process. The […]
