The L.I.H. Law immigration blog is a resource, examining the latest issues and trends happening around immigration and citizenship law and how it impacts you.
En esta publicación, nos centraremos en un tema vital para muchos: la residencia permanente, también conocida como Green Card. La Abogada Lesley Irizarry-Hougan , experta en leyes de inmigración, compartirá sus conocimientos valiosos para brindarte una comprensión completa de este proceso esencial.
Read More🎉 We are thrilled to share that our dedicated immigration lawyer, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, recently celebrated our clients' approval of 24 Green Cards!
Read MoreOtro cliente satisfecho, nosotros muy alegres cuando podemos ayudar a nuestra gente!
Read MoreIn previous blog posts, we have discussed two common waivers that are often required when applying for lawful permanent resident status (the “green card”), the I-601 and the I-601A. In this post, we discuss a third waiver, the I-212. The I-212 is used to waive a prior removal (deportation). It is also used if you have been unlawfully present in the United States for more than one year and you attempt to reenter unlawfully.
Read MoreMany individuals applying for lawful permanent resident status (the “green card”), either in the United States or at a consulate abroad, will need waivers before their applications can be approved. Below is some general information regarding the I-601 waiver...
Read MoreIn our last blog post, we discussed applying for lawful permanent resident status (the “green card”) in the United States after having an approved immigration visa petition from a family member. However, many people will need to return to their country of citizenship and apply for status through the consulate. Our immigration attorneys address some common questions we receive about this process.
Read MoreIf you have a family member who can file an immigrant visa petition for you, one of your first questions will be whether you can file for your green card (known as “adjustment of status”) within the United States, or whether you will have to return to your country of birth to apply through the consulate (known as “consular processing”).
Read MoreThe first step in becoming a resident through an immediate family member is filing and receiving approval on Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, which was discussed in a previous blog post (click here to read).
Once approved, there are several ways for the beneficiary (the person who wants to become a resident) to become a Legal Permanent Resident (Green-card holder).
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