by | | Immigration Law, Legal Residence, Permanent Residence, Spouses
An immigration bill introduced in the House of Representatives last week would allow homosexuals to ask for their “permanent partners” for residency in the United States in the same way that heterosexual married couples are allowed to do. Critics say the...
by | | Deportation, Immigration Law, Permanent Residence, Removal of Condition, Spouses
Janet Napolitano, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) today grants two-year deferred action to widows and widowers of a U.S. citizen who reside in the country and were married at least two years before their spouse...
by | | Form I-485, Legal Residence, Permanent Residence, political asylum, Re-Entry Permit, Refugee, Work permit
How to Apply for Permanent Residence If You Are an Asylee or Refugee A person who has refugee or asylee status in the United States for more than one year may be eligible to obtain permanent residency (a green card.) Form I-485 is the one used to adjust the status of...
by | | Conditional Residence, Permanent Residence, Removal of Condition
A spouse of a U.S. citizen typically gets their conditional residency for 2 years if the green card was issued within two years of marriage to the U.S. citizen. During the 90-day period prior to the expiration of conditional residency, the U.S. citizen spouse and the...
