Here in the U.S., there are avenues through which a green card holder can pursue a green card for certain family members. This includes their children (with certain restrictions, one of which we will discuss below). Now, there are various challenges and complex issues...
Family Immigration
New special family immigration program to soon start in U.S.
There are many different types of relatives that a U.S. permanent resident or a U.S. citizen with foreign relatives may wish to have come live with them in America. Also, there are all different kinds of circumstances that can be present when it comes to such...
Can a U.S. citizen petition for a green card for a sibling?
Under U.S. immigration law, there are certain relatives that U.S. citizens are allowed to petition for permanent resident status for. Brothers and sisters are included among the family members citizens can sponsor for a green card. As a note, a citizen has to be...
Green cards and children of U.S. citizens
Living in a different country than one's child, whatever their age, can be very hard for a parent. Thus, one thing a parent who is a U.S. citizen who has a child who is not a U.S. citizen may strongly desire is to get a green card for their child so their child can...
Obtaining legal status for your spouse
The opportunity to work or live in the United States is an incredible moment for many people. When that chance is afforded to them, though, they likely have to leave their family and loved ones behind to seize the opportunity. Thankfully, there are ways for immigrants...
U.S. Supreme court to review an immigrant visa case
The U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing a case that may affect the ability of immigrants to legally enter into our country. Mayorkas v. Cuellar de Osorio involves the application for a 1998 visa by a woman from El Salvador and her 13-year old son who wished to join...
