Deciding Between a Marriage and a Fiance Visa

Deciding Between a Marriage and a Fiance Visa

As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I receive many questions about people who are deciding between a fiance visa and a marriage visa. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is the faster method to get my green card? There are many...
Getting a Green Card Through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

Getting a Green Card Through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, one of the most common and sought-after U.S. immigration benefit is obtaining permanent resident status. One of the most common ways an immigrant will get a green card is through the marriage to a US...
Removing Conditions on Permanent Residence After Getting a Divorce

Removing Conditions on Permanent Residence After Getting a Divorce

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented many clients who have obtained their conditional residency via marriage to a United States citizen. However, what happens if you became a conditional resident (a two-year green card-holder) based on a marriage, and the...
Changing Your Visa Category

Changing Your Visa Category

As a Miami immigration lawyer, many of my clients are either the spouse or child of a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Spouses or children of green card holders are in category 2A of the visa preference system. This means that waits of up to three...
Getting Divorced and Remarried as a Conditional Permanent Resident

Getting Divorced and Remarried as a Conditional Permanent Resident

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have many clients who are currently married to a U.S. Citizen, and are currently conditional residents. As you know, at the end of the two year conditional residency period, you can apply to have the conditions removed and apply for a...
What Kinds of Marriages are Unacceptable for Immigration Purposes?

What Kinds of Marriages are Unacceptable for Immigration Purposes?

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I sometimes  receive questions from clients in regard to the types of marriages that are not acceptable for immigration benefits.  This is a very good good question. Below are some marriages that are not unacceptable for immigration...