When you experience the opportunity and comfort of living in the United States, you may feel a strong desire to help your family experience the same feelings. Because of your citizenship status, you may have the chance to facilitate the immigration and naturalization...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Family Immigration
Requirements for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa
When a Colorado resident and U.S. citizen wishes to marry a person from another country and live here, each party has specific requirements and must undergo background checks. Applying for the right visa and preparing documentation are the first steps to moving the...
What is consular processing?
While adjustment of status provides a route to citizenship when you are already residing in the United States, consular processing applies to individuals who are currently outside the country. This requires visiting the U.S. Department of State consulate where you...
What are the preference levels for family green cards?
Whether you are a citizen of the United States or you have legal permanent residency in the U.S., you may have relatives who still live in other countries. If you wish to have your family members join you in the U.S., you should know that there are different...
What do you need to help your spouse immigrate?
When you immigrate to the United States, your spouse may not always come with you. When your spouse is ready to join you in Colorado, you need to understand the procedures for spousal immigration. One important aspect of spousal immigration is your own legal status....
Immigrant work permit delay leads to lawsuit
Foreign workers provide substantial value to the U.S. economy. One reason they're able to do this is because of work visas. These documents allow immigrant workers to utilize their labor and talents here on American soil. This can enable them to improve their lives...
Steps to bring your family to the U.S.
You came to America to begin a better life, and now you want members of your family to do the same. Family-based Immigration is a common way for those abroad to legally enter America. If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee, you may be able to...
Employment immigration and your family
Many people move to the U.S. in order to pursue a lucrative job opportunity and reach new heights in terms of their career and financial circumstances. Employment immigration is often very exciting and advantageous, but it is also very challenging for some people. For...
Family-based immigration explained
If a person wishes to come to the U.S., he or she must secure a visa from the government, which requires the person to know someone who is already in the country to act as a sponsor. The U.S. Department of State explains that a person can sponsor family members to...
What you need to know about the affidavit of support
If you intend to become a legal permanent resident through a family-based immigration petition, your sponsor must file an affidavit of support. This affidavit ensures you have sufficient financial support to avoid the need for certain government benefits. For some...