Im from germany(in america) not legal yet. if i want to marry a US citizen would that make me legal? would the process be quicke

If one enters the U.S. lawfully and with inspection, later falls out of status and works without authorization, but then marries a U.S. Citizen,...

My friend is in a bad marriage and has a green card. Does she have to stay married to get her citizenship?

If a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is married to a U.S. citizen, but then becomes divorced, she nonetheless will remain an LPR. Instead of being...

Changing from Tourist to Immigrant

A U.S. Citizen may sponsor a sibling for adjustment of status to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (get a "Green Card"). Visas are available for...

Can an illegal alien visit someone in wa. state prison?

A person who is not in legal status in the U.S. always is at risk of coming to the attention of authorities and being subject to...

Obtaining US Citizenship

If your friend became a Lawful Permanent Resident (got a "Green Card") while she was still a minor, and her adoptive parents have been U.S....

You do not have an obligation to notify the immigration authorities of your separation, your divorce proceedings or your eventual divorce. If...

What are the penalties for an overstay for a couple of months in the 1990s? Am now married and have green card.

It is very important to provide only accurate and truthful information to an immigration officer. Overstays prior to your obtaining a Green Card...

Wage for EB1, 2 and 3

In general, it is necessary for a sponsoring employer to pay the prevailing wage as determined through the labor certification process. There are...

Do i need an immigration lawyer?

Generally, if you had a single absence from the U.S. that exceeded 180 days, then a rebuttable presumptions arises that you abandoned your...

Can a UK citizen who has already applied for a fiance visa enter the US on a visitor visa while the fiance visa is processing?

A B1/B2 visitor's visa is a nonimmigrant visa intended for people who plan to enter the U.S. temporarily and then depart before the visa expires. ...