February 16, 2016
How to obtain residency or green card through employment: Individuals eligible for an employment Green Card or Residency, generally fall within one of the following categories: An executive of an international company or a person of Extraordinary Ability; A qualified employee sponsored by a US employer, or A person making a substantial investment in the...
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February 16, 2016
Key Factors for the Success of a Marriage Green Card/Residency Application Obtaining residency through marriage to a US citizen has its advantages but it is also one of the petitions that is most scrutinized by USCIS and therefore careful attention must be given to its preparation and documentation. There are 4 major factors that are...
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February 13, 2016
Most Common Ways to obtain a Green Card or US Residency: The three ways that most people obtain Legal Permanent Residence are: Family based petitions Business or employment based petitions, OR Special Programs Family petitions involve a US citizen or Legal Permanent resident applying for family members. For example a US Legal permanent resident can...
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February 13, 2016
Who qualifies for cancellation of removal of deportation and how can a Green Card Be Obtained through this immigration Process? A foreigner in the US nonpermanent resident alien may apply for cancellation of removal/deportation and obtain their Green Card or residency, if they meet the following requirements: First, the person must demonstrate that they have...
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November 19, 2015
This is one of the most common questions that comes up when a person who is not a US citizen has any problem with the police or is arrested. In general, any criminal charge, even if the person is not arrested and only receives a notice to appear in court, can have a negative impact...
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November 5, 2015
The 3 most common ways to obtain U.S. permanent residence or the green card are: Family based petitions, business or employment-based petitions, and special programs. This infographic below illustrates each of these options. If you would like legal representation from one of our experienced immigration lawyers in Boston, call for an appointment at (617) 303-2600,...
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September 29, 2015
As many of us know, the path to US citizenship for immigrants starts with first obtaining a green card. To commemorate the Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to address, the 3 most common ways to obtain U.S. permanent residence or the green card: Family based petitions, business or employment-based petitions, and special programs. The video...
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June 12, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions on Obama’s Executive Order December 2014 by Desmond P. FitzGerald, Immigration Attorney, Boston, MA Dear friends, If you are like most of immigrants in the U.S., you are probably wondering who will benefit from President Obama’s recently announced Executive Order. You probably heard about the main benefits for undocumented immigrants that qualify...
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June 9, 2015
Dear friends, Some individuals who have been employed outside the United States may qualify for an L-1 Visa, for Intra-company Transfers. Executives or managers, may qualify for an L-1A visa and those in a position that requires specialized knowledge may qualify for an L-1B visa. As I explain on the following video, to be eligible,...
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May 22, 2015
This Schedule shows what your next steps may be in the path to obtain your US Citizenship and that of your family, once you have been approved your first immigration case. It specifically shows what the next applications to file may be and what is the earliest time they may be filed, according to the...
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