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70 Green Card Interview Questions: Your Guide to Success
Securing a green card is a significant milestone for many US immigrants, marking the transition to permanent residence. One of the pivotal steps in this journey is the green card interview. This interview is designed to verify the authenticity of your application and determine your eligibility for permanent residency. Understanding
H-1B Visa Status: How to Check Online
If you’ve petitioned the U.S. government for an H-1B visa, you may be able to check your case online – and if you’re unable to do so, your attorney can keep tabs on your case for you. Here’s what you need to know about how to check your H-1B visa
How to Get Legal Status in the United States if You’re an Undocumented Immigrant
If you’re in the United States without lawful authorization – meaning you’re an undocumented immigrant – you need to know that you can get into serious trouble. In fact, being in the U.S. without the proper authorization may get you deported and barred from returning, even if you have a
What is a Naturalized Citizen? What is a Derived Citizen? Understanding The Difference
Naturalization and derived citizenship are two common paths to becoming a U.S. citizen, and each has its own set of requirements and procedures that aspiring citizens must understand. Understanding the distinction between a naturalized or derived citizen is essential for families navigating U.S. immigration. What is a Derived Citizen? A
From Limbo to Liberty: How Angela Warren Ended a 17 Year-Long Immigration Standstill in Six Months
By: Maria Williams – Published on San Francisco Post In the heart of San Francisco, amidst the bustling streets and iconic fog that blankets the city, Angela D. Warren stands as a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex and often disheartening world of U.S. immigration. As the owner and
Green Card Benefits
If you’re like many people, you’ve considered immigrating to the United States and eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. One step in the immigration process is obtaining a green card. A green card is a document that denotes your lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. – and generally, you must
FAQs: Green Card | What Is a Priority Date?
If you’ve applied for an immigrant visa and are eagerly awaiting the chance to get your green card, you might have noticed all the fuss people make over their “priority date.” If you haven’t heard of a priority date yet, but you are just starting your immigration journey, it won’t
Common Immigration Lawyer Fees Explained
Immigration law in the United States can feel overwhelming, so it’s important for anyone trying to navigate the system to get help from an experienced immigration attorney. At Warren Law Firm, we have over 20 years of immigration law experience. The most common immigration topics we help our clients face
10 Tips to Help You Find the Best Immigration Lawyer
Laws are facts, but they are also open to interpretation. Laws are concrete, but they are also ever-changing. That’s why you need a great immigration lawyer. Finding the best immigration lawyer in San Francisco can seem like a daunting task. So consider these 10 tips to find the right attorney
What Happens During an Immigration Consultation?
When you’re looking for an immigration attorney, one of the most important things to look for is a consultation. But what does a consultation entail, and what can you expect from it? This guide explains what happens during a consultation with an immigration attorney, what you can ask, how much
Sue Immigration With Writ of Mandamus In A Million Dollar EB-5 Program Visa Case
In 1987, my clients created a commercial enterprise in California and applied for the EB-5 Visa, but U.S. Immigration never granted them legal status based on their Green Card applications, creating a 17-year delay in immigration […]
AB-20 Would Grant Work Permits to Undocumented Immigrant Farm Workers
AB-20, a California State Assembly bill that would grant work permits to undocumented immigrant farm workers and their families […]
Why Citizenship Matters
A growing number of Californians wish to become “Foreign Born Mexican Citizens” with dual citizenship. The process has now become “muy facile” with a few documents, a reasonable legal fee, and an investment… From “California’s Dual Citizenship Problem”, by Kyle Brady, July 6, 2011, S.F. Examiner For those Americans of
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month! An annual observance of important people and events in the history of African-American culture and history […]
What Is A Sanctuary City?
A sanctuary city is one that has policies to shelter illegal immigrants. San Francisco is one of the cities around the United States that has designated itself a sanctuary city, but there is talk that its policies were ineffective when it came to the shooting of Kathryn Steinle on July 1st committed by Mexican immigrant Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez […]
