Posts Tagged ‘obtaining a green card’
How Long Can I Stay Outside The United States Without Risking My Green Card?
Executive Summary: Planning a trip outside the United States as a green card holder? Whether you’re visiting family, taking time off, or dealing with an emergency, it’s important to know how long you can leave the U.S. with a green card without putting your permanent resident status at risk. Staying abroad too long, or too…
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Why Students from Latin America in the U.S. Should Plan Early for Green Card Options
Executive Summary: Many Latin American students come to the United States on an F-1 visa to study, build new skills, and prepare for strong careers. As they settle into life in the country, many wonder how to move from F-1 to green card status in the future. Planning early gives you more time, more choices,…
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Options for Ukrainians Wishing to Immigrate to the United States
Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine in this difficult time in world events. It may be news to many of us, but it’s real life to those affected and whose loved ones are impacted by the aggression. I personally have friends and many clients who are from Ukraine and our thoughts and…
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Can I Get a Green Card With a Criminal Record?
If you have a criminal record, you can still get a green card. That means despite your record, you can become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. However, you must meet certain criteria – and so must your criminal record – and some aspects of your record may make you ineligible. This guide…
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Undocumented Immigrants: How to Get Legal Status in the United States
If you’re in the United States illegally – meaning you came to the country without proper documentation – you face serious penalties if immigration authorities catch you. In fact, you could be deported and barred from re-entry, which means you can’t come back to the U.S., even if your family is here and you’re a…
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