Immigration Law Blog

Are you gearing up for your Consular interview? Whether it’s for a spouse visa or a fiance visa, preparing for the interview is crucial for a successful outcome. Attorney Megan Pastrana has 4 tips for a successful interview! Tip 1: Follow the Pre-Interview Checklist Once your interview is scheduled, you’ll receive a pre-interview checklist via…

If your fiancé or spouse already has a valid visa, like a tourist visa or ESTA, they can still visit the United States to see you even after you file for your Spouse or Fiance Visa. But here’s the catch – every time they enter the US, immigration will decide if they have genuine intentions…

When you embark on the immigration journey, honesty is your strongest ally. During the application process, you will encounter a question about past drug use or abuse. This includes any history of drug abuse, marijuana usage, alcohol addiction, or the use of controlled substances. Being truthful in your responses is crucial, as failing to do…

If you’ve recently gone through the spouse visa process and were married in another country, you might be wondering how to register your foreign marriage in the United States. Once you complete the spouse visa process and obtain your green card, it’s natural to want to ensure that your marriage is recognized by the U.S.…

Once you’re a U.S. citizen there are a few different categories of individuals you can petition for. These categories include your spouse, children, parents, and siblings. However, it’s important to note that there are two primary distinctions within these categories: immediate relatives and non-immediate relatives.   Immediate Relatives: Spouses, Parents, and Children Immediate relatives are…

The immigration process involves multiple steps, each with its own set of wait times. Estimating the total wait time involves considering all the various steps across different immigration departments and offices. With that in mind, let’s dive into the details of K1 Visa wait times, focusing on the journey to bring your loved one to…

After the fiancé visa process, couples are ready for immigration to be kind of in the rear-view mirror. Couples are excited about wedding planning and although it’s not fair to say they forget about the immigration case, it’s not top of mind when they’re getting acclimated to being together and starting their lives together. It…

  We’ve been flooded with questions about the process of getting married in the US which is exciting because that means that they are probably engaged or thinking of popping the question. As soon as they begin to entertain those thoughts, they start to wonder what the marriage process is like in the United States.…

With both the Spouse Visa and the Fiancé Visa Processes, the Immigrant Beneficiary is required to attend an interview at a US Embassy or Consulate abroad. The purpose of this interview is for the consular officer to ask questions about the beneficiary’s immigration history and background because their job is to do a final check…

After your Consular Interview, they will let you know their final decision regarding your application. One outcome is that they say, “we can’t make a decision today.” If this happens, they’ll give you a piece of paper that explains why. It might state that they need more evidence, they might need a more complete background…