If someone is a U.S. citizen and they have immediate relatives who are not citizens, those relatives may be able to use this to get a green card. The most common example is when one person is a citizen and their spouse is not. The marriage itself can lead to a green...
Permanent Residency/Green Cards
Permanent Residency/Green Cards
What should you know about green cards?
If you are an immigrant, your permanent resident card, also called a green card, may well be one of the most important documents you will ever own. USA,gov explains that this card, issued to you by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, grants you permanent...
As a victim of violence, can you self-petition for a green card?
Experiencing violence can shatter a woman’s feelings of self-worth and make her wonder how she ended up in this situation. Unfortunately, numerous women feel as if they have no escape from their abusers, especially if they are an immigrant in the United States. They...
Can your I-9 form complicate your immigration case?
Most employers in the U.S. have a legal obligation to confirm the identity and work authorization of all new employees. They comply with this obligation by completing and retaining Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. When you start a new job, your employer...
Trump immigration plan raises concerns
People in Colorado with family members waiting for green cards or who are themselves waiting for employment-based permanent residency may be troubled by reports of immigration legislation backed by President Donald Trump. The Trump administration is reportedly...
Examining the benefits of green card status
After obtaining a visa to study, work or visit in the United States, many immigrants consider the option of adjusting their status to permanent residency. Still others may apply for permanent residency from the start, through their employer or the sponsorship of a...
Undocumented green card applicant detained at ICE interview
People in Denver applying for a green card or U.S. permanent residency may be concerned about how the immigration policies of the Trump administration could affect their applications. In some cases, people who were undocumented in the United States but are now...
Proposal could cause immigrants to avoid accessing benefits
A Trump administration proposal that has been leaked could have negative repercussions for immigrants in Colorado who are seeking permanent residency. The proposal would make it less likely for a person's application for permanent residency to be approved if they have...
Are you eligible for a self-petitioned green card?
Navigating the visa process for permission to live and work in the United States can be extremely complicated and stressful. Perhaps you initially entered Colorado or another state with the assistance of a spouse or other family member who petitioned on your behalf....
Are you eligible for a green card?
Some people living in Colorado as immigrants waited years to enter the United States. If you are currently trying to navigate the process to obtain a green card, you may find that, some days, you have more questions than answers. As with most U.S. immigration law...