What is “chain migration”?
A common topic or word that comes up in the news when discussing immigration is “chain migration”. However, a lot of people don’t actually understand what chain migration is or what it’s referring to and … Read More
Category: Immigration
Obtaining a work permit or an Employment Authorization Document
One of the biggest questions I get asked by clients from other countries is how can they obtain a work permit aka employment authorization document (EAD). The EAD is an ID … Read More
How long does it take to apply for citizenship?
The last step of the immigration process is US citizenship. Legal Permanent Residents aka Green Card holders are allowed to apply for citizenship after 3 or 5 years of being a … Read More
Traveling Outside US and Re-Entry: Consequences to your Immigration Status
If you have an application for permanent residency pending, you need to be cautious when traveling outside the country. I recommend to my clients not to leave the country while … Read More
7 Important Things To Know About I-94 Form
The I-94 form is a non-immigrant document but plays an important role in determining your immigration status. As an immigration lawyer in Houston, I often receive questions about the form from many … Read More
What Will Happen to My Green Card If N-400 Is Denied?
It was Wednesday afternoon and I am at court when I got a call from Eduardo. A 40-year-old immigrant, he was frantically seeking to meet me. As an immigration … Read More
Marriage-Based Green Card Interview: 7 Things You Must Know
Are you worried over how to handle your marriage-based green card interview? As an immigration lawyer in Houston, I can fully understand your apprehensions. It is in fact, the biggest concern … Read More
What is a “Notice to Appear” in Immigration Court?
Immigration court proceeding is the name given to the process when the Department of Homeland Security is trying to remove someone from the USA. Under the Immigration and Nationality act, a … Read More
The importance and understanding of a USCIS Travel Document (Form I-131)
What is a Travel Document? (I-131)
Depending on what your immigration status in the USA a form I-131 Travel Document may or may not apply to you. However, for … Read More
Criminal Convictions and Green Cards aka Legal Permanent Residents
Even if you have a green card aka Legal Permanent Residence, the US government can still deny you the residence in the USA if you have certain criminal convictions. There … Read More