Comunicados de Prensa
Cada año en todo el mundo, miles de personas deben huir de sus hogares debido a la persecución y el miedo. Estados Unidos permite a aquellos que temen regresar a sus países de origen solicitar asilo. Si se le concede asilo, un beneficiario puede permanecer en los Estados Unidos permanentemente, construyendo una vida libre de…
Adjustment of status is the process a non-U.S. citizen can use when they have a valid U.S. visa and want to apply for lawful permanent resident status without leaving the country. Approval of an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is required to attain an Adjustment of Status to legally remain in…
If you are not currently in the United States and, therefore, not qualified to apply for an adjustment of status, an immigrant visa application presented to the U.S. consulate in your location is the best course of action. An approved visa petition with a current priority date is needed to start the process. What is…
Obtaining a green card, which signifies your lawful permanent residence in the United States, comes with a number of benefits. It’s not the right choice for everyone, though. With a green card, you can live or work anywhere in the United States. You’re allowed to change jobs as often as you’d like (or not have…
Obtener una tarjeta verde, que significa su residencia permanente legal en los Estados Unidos, conlleva una serie de beneficios. Sin embargo, no es la elección correcta para todos. Con una tarjeta verde, puede vivir o trabajar en cualquier lugar de los Estados Unidos. Puedes cambiar de trabajo tantas veces como quieras (o no tener ningún…
Domestic violence and gang violence are rampant throughout the world, particularly in Central America. Governments there either don’t care, are too corrupt, or are incapable of addressing these serious issues. Women and children in particular are targets for physical and sexual abuse and marginalization and have nowhere to turn for protection from maltreatment. Often they…
The US Supreme Court recently issued a decision on the matter of Adjustment of Status eligibility for people who have Temporary Protected Status. Here is the link if for those of you who would like to read it: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-315_q713.pdf In Sanchez v. Mayorkas, the Supreme Court held that a person who has been granted Temporary…
If you’re like many people who have to attend a green card interview, you’re probably wondering what to expect and how you can prepare. You probably have a few other questions, as well, such as how long the interview will take and what you should bring. This guide explains exactly what to expect at your…
Si usted es como muchas personas que tienen que asistir a una entrevista de tarjeta verde, probablemente se esté preguntando qué esperar y cómo puede prepararse. Usted tiene probablemente algunas otras preguntas, también, tales como cuánto tiempo tomará la entrevista y qué usted debe llevar. Esta guía explica exactamente qué esperar en su entrevista de…
If you’re like many people interested in applying for a green card in the United States, you need to know about priority dates. What are they, how does your own priority date affect your case, and is there anything you can do to change it? This guide explains. What is a Priority Date? A priority…