by evansfox | Jul 26, 2012
Marrying a U.S. citizen is not a guarantee of permanent residency or citizenship. Marriage does not automatically transfer to permission to enter and reside in the U.S. After marriage, the U.S. citizenship spouse must petition for residency on behalf of the alien, but...
by evansfox | Jul 26, 2012
Critics reasonably argue that aliens need to apply for permission to enter the U.S. and wait their turn for approval. This argument is good in theory, but it does not point to the limitations imposed on aliens and their dependents who are trying to relocate to the...
by evansfox | Jul 26, 2012
Anyone who has had to deal with the U.S. immigration system understands that it is practically incomprehensible and far from perfect. Because immigration is such a hot topic in social, political and religious debate, it is hard to determine the real issues and their...
by evansfox | Mar 15, 2012
The biggest misconception with submitting an application with the USCIS is that processing begins immediately upon submission. In reality, even once the application has been accepted for review, the processing may not begin until months or even years after the...
by evansfox | Dec 21, 2011
If you (or your spouse) are a non-U.S. citizen and would like to immigrate to the United States by obtaining permanent residence (Green Card), there are several paths you can take depending on whether the alien spouse resides in the US or abroad. The procedure also...
