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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

May 22, 2017 | Adjustment of Status (AOS), affidavit of support, bona fide marriage, citizenship, conditional residency, Form I-130, Form I-485, Good Moral Character, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, marriage, marriage fraud, marriage interview, marriage petition, permanent residence, permanent residency

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...
What Happens When Your Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status is Denied

What Happens When Your Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status is Denied

Jul 19, 2016 | denial, Form I-130, Form I-485, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, marriage, marriage fraud, marriage interview, marriage petition, permanent residence, permanent residency

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have consulted with individuals who have had their fiancé or spouse petitions approved (Form I-129F or I-130), but their application for adjustment of status (Form I-485) denied. Obviously, this is a disheartening development for...
Green Cards for Children

Green Cards for Children

Apr 24, 2015 | family reunification, family-based petition, Form I-130, Form I-485, green card, Green cards, immigrant petition, immigration law, Immigration reform, permanent residence, permanent residency, preference categories

Many of my clients consist of parents who are applying (petitioning) for green cards for their children. However, it may not be  immediately clear as to who is considered to be a “child” in the immigration process. As a Miami immigration lawyer, I am happy...
So Your Marriage-Based Adjustment Application Was Denied – What’s Next?

So Your Marriage-Based Adjustment Application Was Denied – What’s Next?

Oct 16, 2014 | Adjustment of Status (AOS), bona fide marriage, consular processing, Form I-130, Form I-485, fraud, immigration law, marriage, marriage fraud, marriage interview, marriage petition, removal proceedings, sham marriage

As a Miami immigration attorney who has represented a good number of clients on marriage-based green card applications, I have encountered certain themes throughout my career. There have been several instances where a client has come to my office with an approved...
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