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How to Get a J-1 Visa Two-Year Home-Residency Waiver
Posted on November 12, 2021 in Immigration
The J-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa where once the program is completed, the visitor is required to return to their home country. Certain nonimmigrants with J-1 visas are required to return home for a minimum of two years at the conclusion of their exchange visitor program. However, some individuals decide that they want to […]
Getting a Green Card for Your Family
Posted on July 16, 2021 in Immigration
U.S. immigration laws have many different ways for foreigners to obtain legal residency in the United States. Family based immigration is one of the most popular routes that most people take. Family based petitions are generally started by someone that is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). This person will begin […]
Naturalization Civics Test Requirement
Posted on June 28, 2021 in Immigration
Effective December 1, 2020, applications for naturalization (US Citizenship) that were submitted on or after this date are now subject to the new civics exam. The new exam will consist of studying 128 questions regarding American government and history. The officer will only ask 20 questions from the 128 and the applicant must be able […]
What to Do After Receiving Your Conditional Green Card
Posted on June 16, 2021 in Immigration
Congratulations on obtaining your conditional residence card (green card)! You may notice that the card you received has an expiration date of 2 years from the date of approval. The office may have also informed you that before the expiration date, you will need to file for removal of conditions. We are here today to […]
Key Things to Know About Dealing With a First DUI
Posted on June 7, 2021 in Criminal
DUI refers to Driving Under the Influence. This is a serious charge and it comes with a long list of consequences. Dealing with a first (and hopefully only) DUI is also a scary experience for some individuals, especially if one has never been in trouble with the law before. For this reason, here are some […]