by Todd Becraft | May 3, 2023 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Adjustment of status (AOS) is the way an immigrant becomes a permanent resident to obtain a green card without having to leave the United States. This is also known as “Green Card applications.” A green card application also includes a work permit (EAD)...
by Todd Becraft | Apr 13, 2023 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Folks who wish to become citizens of the United States must take and pass a US citizenship exam, as part of the naturalization process. The test consists of ten (10) questions about U.S. history and government. The applicant is required to answer at least six (6) of...
by Todd Becraft | Mar 28, 2023 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Traveling overseas with criminal convictions may cause you some problems. If you have a green card AND you have any criminal convictions and travel outside the United States, you may run into problems when trying to reenter the United States. This is true even if...
by Todd Becraft | Mar 9, 2023 | IMMIGRATION LAW
What is Consular Processing? The date that you file your petition is called your priority date. When your priority date is almost current, the National Visa Center (NVC) will notify you to pay your government filing fees and submit the required documents for your...
by Todd Becraft | Feb 17, 2023 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Be very careful when applying for US citizenship. Many folks think this is the easiest part of the immigration process. Just a formality – however it can be a huge mistake for folks who’ve essentially, often unbeknownst to them, been very lucky....
by Todd Becraft | Feb 13, 2023 | IMMIGRATION LAW
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that allows you to request a copy of your file from immigration. If you are interested in obtaining your immigration file from federal government agencies, you may make a request under the FOIA. To make a FOIA...