Immigration Law Blog

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What are the Eligibility Requirements to File for a Special Immigrant Juvenile?

September 20, 2022

When a young immigrant child has been abused, abandoned, or neglected they may be eligible for a Special Immigrant Juvenile visa. These Special Immigrant Juveniles, otherwise known as SIJs, through the green card process may be able to stay in the United States lawfully by obtaining permanent residence. There are specific eligibility requirements that must […]

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What Can I Do About the Delays at USCIS?

August 25, 2022

Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes hundreds of thousands of Visa applications and handles a variety of other immigration matters. It is no surprise that the processing times can be quite lengthy. While you may hope to get your Visa resolved more quickly, it can sometimes take months or longer. […]

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What You Need to Get a Visa Renewed in the United States

May 18, 2022

As described by the U.S. Department of State, a visa is a document that grants a foreign national the authority to enter and stay in the United States for a pre-specified period of time. While there are many different specific types of visas, they fit broadly into two categories: ●  Non-Immigrant Visas: For temporary travel […]

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