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When an applicant receives a denial from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) instead of the long anticipated approval notice for a visa, the initial response is that of disappointment and frustration. Before looking for the nearest exit, take a moment to consider three things that the applicant can do immediately. Review the notice …

K1 Fiance Visa Overview If your fiance is not a citizen of the United States and you plan to get married in the U.S., then you must file a K1 Visa petition with USCIS on behalf of your fiancé. After the petition is approved, your fiance must obtain a visa issued at a U.S. Embassy …

For many American who have met their girlfriends during their holiday tour of Thailand or who have met online through various dating websites, the most confounding problem is what to do if you want to pursue your relationship in the US.  The most common questions I get from prospective client are: How can I bring …

Legislative efforts in eradicating the widow penalty legislation is under way. The legislation to end the widow penalty was included in the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. The bill will now go to the House to be reconciled with the House DHS appropriations bill and the Senate version. If passed, it then goes to the …

An immigrant is a foreign national who has been granted the privilege of living and working permanently in the United States. You must go through a multi-step process to become an immigrant. In most cases, USCIS must first approve an immigrant petition for you, usually filed by an employer or relative.  An immigrant visa number …

WHAT IS SECTION 214(b)? Section 214(b) is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It states: Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status… To qualify for a …