US Green Card Publications

EB1 Extraordinary Ability: Self-Petition For A Green Card

24 June 2017

Author: US Green Card lawyer Alena Shautsova Many are aware that to immigrate to the USA or to stay in the USA, one needs to be sponsored by a US citizen spouse or a 21 years- old US citizen child, or an employer. There is also an investment option that requires substantial capital to be put into the US economy. However, it is possible to sponsor ...

Green Card: More Than Proof Of Status

07 June 2017

Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova Many consider a green card to be just a document that proves one’s status. People treat it as a passport, keep it away from those who can put a wrong spell on it… But little do they know that they must have that green card with them at all times. The law states the following: Every alien, eighteen year ...

Advance Parole Explained

06 March 2017

Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova An advance parole is a permission to enter the United States after a brief travel abroad while holding certain status or applying for an adjustment of status. If a person files an adjustment of status application and then travels outside the US without advance parole, the person’s application is consider ...

I-751 Removal Of Conditions After Divorce: Supporting Evidence

03 January 2017

Author: Green Card Lawyer Alena Shautsova The removal of one’s conditions on one’s permanent resident status is difficult to accomplish for married couples who have a true bona fide marriage. Without professional help or guidance of an attorney it can be cumbersome for couples who are camera shy, haven’t consolidated their bank accounts into join ...

Green Card For Parents: Benefits Available

22 December 2016

Author: Green Card attorney Alena Shautsova Many United States citizens would like to sponsor their relatives into the United States. The fastest tracks for family members are available for parents and spouses of the United States citizens, as well as children (including step-children) but only if the petitions for children are filed before their ...

Non Military Parole In Place

07 November 2016

Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova Parole in Place for Immigration purposes was a “gift” expanded in 2013 for those who have entered without inspection and had military family members. Many individuals were able to adjust their status legally without having to leave the country or go through a complex waiver process. The expansion of th ...

EB-1A Visa For A Person Of Extraordinary Ability How To, Requirements And FAQ For Complete Simplified Explanations

07 November 2016

Author: EB1 USA Attorney Alena Shautsova US EB1 self-petition is an option for some people who would like to move and live in the United States. As a rule, if a person would like to receive a green card or permanent residence in the US, he or she has to be sponsored by an employer or a family member. But at times, a person can file for himself o ...

Proving Admission Without I-94 Card

12 August 2016

Author: Green Card Attorney Alena Shautsova A person in the United States who is applying for permanent residence, has to prove that he/she was inspected and admitted before his/her application for adjustment of status is granted. Often, the problem arises when a person was brought into the country by his/her parents or entered the US using frau ...

Self-Sponsoring Green Card For Victims Of Domestic Violence

12 July 2016

Author: VAWA attorney Alena Shautsova I write this blog to help those abused women (men as well, but in my practice the majority of people who turn over for help are females for some reason) who cannot afford an attorney, and are planning to self-sponsor themselves and their children for a permanent residency in the United States. While I have oth ...

When To Apply For Re-Entry Permit As A Permanent Resident

09 June 2016

Author: Green Card attorney Alena Shautsova Under normal circumstances, most Lawful Permanent residents are able to travel outside of the US and return without any problems. There are very few circumstances when a Re-entry permit will be required for a LPR (lawful Permanent Resident). First, one should apply for Re-entry permit if his trip abroad ...

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