Immigration for Couples

The immigration process is nothing short of stressful. It really tests your patience and I know this, not just from being an immigration attorney, but having gone through the immigration process personally with my husband. I know it’s hard and you want to be together. A lot of you have distance. You might be living…

Let’s dive into the steps that are involved in a spouse visa case. There’s a lot of steps that could be involved with a lot of nuances. Immigration law is complicated but we can break spouse visas down into three main steps. 1. Petition The petition is also referred to as an I-130 application. This…

Who is eligible to apply for a spouse visa? First and foremost, it’s a spouse visa so you have to be married to a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident in order to have someone to petition for you. You also have to have a bona fide marriage which means that you have…

We have seen on a few cases and we’ve also heard reports from other attorneys across the United States that this is happening to everyone who has a consular interview that’s supposed to happen in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. In the past, we have always gotten 30 to 45 days of notice which is really important…

Navigating the US immigration process can be a complex and daunting task, especially when it comes to deciding the best way to file crucial forms like the I-130 application for a spouse visa. At Immigration for Couples, we understand the importance of making informed decisions. In this article, we delve into the pros and cons…

What are the eligibility requirements for an adjustment of status case? The very first one is that you have to be physically present in the United States. The person in question is the immigrant who is applying to receive the green card. You have to be physically in the United States. The second requirement of eligibility…

 Adjustment of status is the most popular option for couples going through the immigration process. Why? Because it is the fastest option. Also, the adjustment of status process can be completed while the couple lives together in the United States. There’s also an option to apply for a work permit. If you are just…

The good news is we are seeing more and more interviews being scheduled.  These interviews are for spouse visa cases and fiancé visas where there is an interview that occurs at a US embassy or US consulate abroad. Things are still slow and there’s a backlog. It’s still painful, waiting for your interview but there…

One of the top things that you should do in your immigration case is to tell the truth. That seems pretty straightforward enough and you were planning on doing that anyway but it’s more complicated than that. Something we see all too often, is that people don’t realize what things that they might have to…

Have you found the love of your life and you’re so excited to start your future and your life together in the United States? Have you found yourself lost at the beginning of your immigration journey and the alphabet soup that is immigration? From K1 fiancé visas and IR1 and CR1 spouse visas, it’s normal…