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What To Expect at Your Green Card Interview

Published on: December 6, 2022 | by Lasnetski Gihon Law

The Green Card interview occurs when an official with the U.S. government meets with the Green Card applicant to verify the information originally provided in the person’s application. bigstock-Us-Immigration-Application-And-459675797 This information includes whether the applicant is eligible to become a permanent U.S. resident and whether all the information provided on the application is valid.

The Green Card interview occurs 7 to 15 months after the Green Card application has been filed. The interview normally is held at a local United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office or at the U.S. embassy or consulate closest to the address listed on the application.

The person conducting the interview will be either a USCIS immigration officer if your interview is occurring in the U.S. or a consular officer. The interviewer will have been specifically trained for your Green Card application type.

What to do if Hurricane Ian Interrupted Your Immigration Case

Published on: November 29, 2022 | by Lasnetski Gihon Law

bigstock-Hurricane-Also-Called-Tornado-461662201 Hurricane Ian affected the lives of Floridians in countless ways. Homes were destroyed and many people’s personal belongings were lost forever. For individuals who are in the process of changing their immigration status, these losses have more than just sentimental value. The loss of certain personal items can have an adverse effect on their immigration case.

Loss of Government Documents

Some of these belongings lost due to the hurricane include important governmental documents needed to continue an immigration case. If you have lost any important government documents, many of these can be replaced. It is a matter of finding the proper agency or person to help you in replacing them.

Temporary Protected Status Expanded by Biden Administration for Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Ukraine

Published on: November 29, 2022 | by Lasnetski Gihon Law

TPS The Biden administration has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, providing approximately 143,800 immigrants from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Cameroon additional protections, allowing them to remain temporarily in the United States.

The TPS program gives immigrants from these countries the chance to apply for time-limited permission to live and work in the U.S. and avoid deportation. This program is overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

To be covered by the TPS program, immigrants must apply through DHS. The TPS program offers temporary protection from being deported for qualifying immigrants who are residing in the U.S. and came here from designated countries that are otherwise deemed unsafe to return. These unsafe conditions could be because of war, hurricanes, earthquakes, or any other potentially hazardous circumstances in those countries.

Mistakes Commonly Made While Applying for a Green Card through Marriage (Which Can Easily Be Avoided)

Published on: September 7, 2022 | by Lasnetski Gihon Law

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Getting married to a U.S. citizen does not always mean that you will be approved for lawful permanent residence via a marriage visa or green card. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) carefully reviews each and every marriage visa and green card application. Even if your marriage is the real deal, certain mistakes can result in your application being denied.

The following are common reasons marriage visas and green card applications are denied in the United States:

Entering into an Invalid Marriage