Archive for April, 2009
Green Card Options for PhD Holders
In virtually all types of green card application, the foreign national seeking permanent residence must have a sponsor. Typically the sponsor is the applicant’s employer or there is some type of familial relationship. For certain PhD holders, or even PhD students, the foreign national can act as both the sponsor and the applicant. The two […]
In: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, National Interest Waiver · Tagged with: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, National Interest Waiver
J-1 Visa Waiver No Objection Statement (NORI): India
Foreign nationals who enter the US in J-1 visa status or change their status in the US to J-1 may be subject to INA Section 212(E). Persons subject to 212(E) are required to return to their home country for an aggregate period of two years or obtain a J-1 visa waiver to waive this requirement […]
In: Home Residency Requirement, J-1 Visa Waiver, No Objection, NORI · Tagged with: Home Residency Requirement, J-1 Visa Waiver, No Objection, NORI
K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa: IMBRA Limitations and Waivers
The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 (IMBRA) created harsh reporting requirements for US persons who seek to meet foreign nationals through dating services. IMBRA requires that potential US petitioners disclose certain criminal and marital history to matchmaking service companies before the companies may assist them in finding foreign natioanls interest in American suitors. […]
In: Fiancé Visa, Fiancée Visa, K-1 Visa, K-3 Visa, Spouse Visa · Tagged with: Fiancé Visa, Fiancée Visa, K-1 Visa, K-3 Visa, Spouse Visa
Marriage Green Card: Marriage Fraud Interview
In order to obtain immigration benefits available to a spouse, there must be a valid marriage between the parties. In most situations, a marriage is valid for immigration purpose if it is recognized by the law of the state where it occurs. However, a marriage that is legally valid may still be disregarded if it […]
In: Marriage Fraud Interview, Marriage Green Card · Tagged with: Fraud Interview, Marriage Fraud Interview, Marriage Green Card