Written by attorney Christina Crudden, over 2 years ago.
What Should You Bring with You?. The most important source of information on what to bring to your interview is the interview scheduling notice you received from USCIS. It lists important documents... more
Written by attorney Suzanne Griffiths, almost 3 years ago.
What is common law marriage in Colorado?. A marriage license is not necessary to be considered married in Colorado. Colorado courts may consider you to have a common law marriage if you and your... more
Written by attorney Michael Craven, almost 2 years ago.
On June 1st Illinois' Civil Union Act took affect. Illinois joins several other states that have civil unions or similar domestic partnership laws. There are also five states, plus the District of... more
Written by attorney James Johnson, about 3 years ago.
Is it true that if you live with someone for 7 years you are common law married? Most people have heard different things about common law marriage but don't really understand what it is. A common... more
Written by attorney Kevin Dixler, over 2 years ago.
A few commenters have warned against the K-1 fiance visa. I don't. Each situation is unique. In our current state of immigration law and slow visa processing, a K-1 visa can be a blessing, not a... more
Written by attorney Thomas Esparza, over 2 years ago.
In a recent green card interview, a U.S. Immigration and Nationality Services (USCIS) officer was performing his routine due diligence by asking several questions to a young couple in which the... more
Written by attorney Evan Nass, about 2 years ago.
The Impact of Golden v. Patersonon Same-sex Divorce in New York State. The recent case ofGolden v. Paterson[i]upheld Governor David Patersons order that state executive-branch agencies... more
Written by attorney Danielle Nelisse, about 2 years ago.
If your spouse was a U.S. citizen -. If your spouse was a U.S. citizen when your green card was approved, and if you’re still living together 3 years after your green card was initially approved,... more
Written by attorney Christl Denecke, about 2 years ago.
In February of 2011, President Obama ordered the Department of Justice to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act, the Federal law banning recognition of same-sex marriages. However, for the... more
Written by attorney Maria Glinsmann, about 3 years ago.
What to expect at each stage of permanent residence processing based on marriage to a US citizen or US green card holder.
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