There are various documents to bring to an attorney for a green card. These include biographical information (e.g., birth certificate), financial information (e.g., tax records), criminal history (e.g., court records), and immigration history. In addition, those applying for a green card also... read more

If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies an I-485, there are options available to applicants, including a motion to reconsider or reopen, appealing the decision, and re-filing.  Another option is for applicants to find out if they have received a Notice to Appear in... read more

A recent Senate spending bill could lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to begin salvaging unused green cards. This bill would specifically enable the agency to salvage employment- and family-based visa numbers spanning from 2020 to 2021, which would have remained unsalvaged... read more

According to an annual report from the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must digitize the entire immigration process in an attempt to improve the U.S. immigration system. This innovation could help streamline... read more

Applying for U.S. residency with a DUI can add complications to the process. An immigrant that is charged with a DUI offense may face additional legal consequences in addition to driver's license revocation and criminal penalties. The legal process following a DUI arrest can be daunting, but... read more