Mga Tips at Tricks sa Pakikipanayam Para sa Pagsasaayos ng Katayuan Base sa Isang Kasal (Taong 2020) ng USCIS
[Read this Post in English] Congratulations po sa inyo dahil nakaskedyul ka na para sa USCIS Green Card Interview. Maaring ito ay mahaba o maikling proseso na sumubok sa pasensya at sa relasyon ninyo. Ang Green Card na panayam, kung batay sa kasal, ay nakatuon sa bisa at lakas ng kasal. Ang mga dokumento na […]
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South Korea Birth Certificate Requirement for US Immigration
The US Government requires BOTH of the following South Korean Birth Certificates in order for someone to Immigrate to the United States: The Basic Certificate (Detailed) “Gibon Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)” Family Relation Certificate (Detailed) “Gajok Kwankye Jeungmyongseo (Sang Sae)” What are the differences between the two certificates? A Basic Certificate “Gibon Jeungmyongseo” can be issued […]
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U.S. Citizen’s Guide to Immigrating a Japanese Spouse to the United States
There are three options to immigrating a Spouse of a US Citizen to the United States: CR-1/IR-1 Spousal Immigrant Visa Adjustment of Status K-3 Spousal Visa Lets dive into a brief understanding of the three options: CR-1/IR-1 Visa: Spousal Immigrant Visa The CR-1/IR-1 Visa is the most likely option if you married your Japanese spouse […]
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US Immigration: Same Sex Marriage and the process to acquire a Green Card
Under U.S. Supreme Court decision: Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015), the US Government established that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Regarding US immigration, both through the Marriage-based Adjustment […]
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K-3 Visa (2019 Fiscal Year): The Ever Diminishing Visa Option
An Immigration Attorney can be a historian at times. Over the years, our office has tracked the fall of the K-3 Visa option. Unfortunately, this article will cover the “actually issued” K3 Spousal Visas for Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1, 2018 to October 1, 2019), which the numbers may surprise you. What is the K3 […]
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Japanese Birth Certificate for US Immigration Purposes
In Japan, the household registration document (also known as the koseki) is generally the document used as a Japanese Birth Certificate. The US Government, whether in USCIS or at a US Embassy/Consulate abroad, accepts any of the following three types of Japanese Birth Certificate: Full version of family register (Koseki Tohon/Zenbu jiko shomeisho) Short version of […]
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Credential Evaluation Reports for Immigration Purposes
When applying a work visa or Green Card through employment, applicants are often asked to provide evidence of their educational background, such as diplomas, certificates and transcripts. However, for those applicants with foreign educational backgrounds, the USCIS needs some evaluation reports to see how these foreign degrees compare to the U.S. standards. With the […]
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Can a Military PIP Recipient receive a Social Security Card?
[Leer Post en Espanol] Parolee for the Public Interest, commonly known as Military Parole in Place (PIP) is an Immigration Status. Military PIP is provided by USCIS, valid for 1 year after approval, and is legal presence in the United States. Military PIP is available for Spouses, Children, and Parents of Active-Duty, Reserve, and Veteran […]
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How can a K1 Visa Holder get a US Social Security Card?
[Leer Post en Espanol] A Fiance Visa holder may apply for a US Social Security Card after (1) entering the United States on a K-1 Fiance Visa and (2) marrying the Petitioning US Citizen. Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes a K-1 I-94 as a valid lawful entry record that permits employment. However, specifically for K-1s, […]
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I married a US Citizen, do I need a Green Card or can I just Naturalize?
Marriage to a US Citizen, does not, in of itself provide any immediate benefit or status change. It does however provide a possible immigration filing option. For instance, if you marry in the Philippines, the Filipino Spouse does not receive some benefit in hand nor would they be a US Citizen. The Filipino Spouse has […]
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