When an immigrant and a United States citizen get married legitimately and with genuine intentions, the immigrant spouse is entitled to stay and work in the U.S. and eventually obtain permanent status. While most such marriages are legitimate, some are fraudulent and entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining an immigration visa. In this situation, while the couple may meet all the requirements of marriage, including medical tests, licensing, and wedding ceremonies, they fail to have a bona fide marriage and live together. Most often, the U.S. citizen is paid to marry the noncitizen or i ..read more

Misrepresentation in an immigration case occurs when an individual provides false or misleading information, omits important details, or submits fraudulent documents during the application process. This can range from inaccuracies in personal details to intentional deception about one’s background, work history, or criminal record. Misrepresentation is taken seriously by the United States Government, so consequences are severe and can include visa denials, deportation, or even permanent inadmissibility to return to the U.S. With so much at stake, immigrants accused of misrepresentation should ..read more

For immigrants trying to become United States citizens, the process and its myriad forms, regulations, and requirements can become an interminable maze that may drag on for months or years. To start with, there is a bureaucratic backlog of cases waiting for review by immigration officers. When a case does come up, there are many issues considered by the Department of Homeland Security in assessing a candidate’s immigration record, which may stall the process and become obstacles to citizenship. Many applicants have applied for citizenship only to have their applications denied due to reasons s ..read more

Are you a foreign-born US resident seeking to gain full citizenship in the country? If so, you may need an overview of the naturalization process to illustrate what lies ahead of you. Becoming a citizen of the United States is typically a long process and, depending on your circumstances, it can become very complicated. It’s a pathway that may have some twists and turns, but a capable immigration attorney can help you overcome any challenges that arise. An Overview of the Naturalization Process Generally speaking, an adult who is interested in becoming a citizen of the U.S. needs to file an Ap ..read more

The K-1 Visa, also known as a fiancé(e) visa, allows a foreign-citizen who is engaged to a citizen of the United States to enter the country in order to marry their sponsor who is a U.S. citizen. The marriage must take place within 90 days of arriving in the U.S., after which the foreign citizen may apply for a marriage green card. This is a nonimmigrant visa, but because the foreign citizen usually applies for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR), the fiancé(e) has to meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. There are certain rules a foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a U.S ..read more

Divorce is a challenging time for anyone. It’s expensive, emotionally draining, and may even impact your immigration status in the U.S. A divorce after a green card can present new and confusing challenges to someone with permanent residency status. Before filing a petition or application with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), it’s important to understand how a divorce or annulment may impact your situation. Renewing Your Green Card After a Divorce Most green cardholders won’t be affected by a divorce. For someone who is a lawful permanent resident and who has received their 1 ..read more

An Immigration Attorney Can Help Crime Victims Get a Visa The U.S. government has a program where victims of serious crimes can get a visa to remain in the country. It may sound good on paper but, in reality, the program to help nonimmigrant crime victims has many problems and isn’t all that it could be. As a result, many victims of crimes who should be granted visas are faced with many obstacles that leave them without the hoped-for visa. If you are a crime victim who hopes to get a U nonimmigrant visa, it can help to have an experienced Kentucky immigration lawyer on your side to fight for t ..read more

An Immigration Fraud Defense Lawyer Can Fight for Your Rights Using fraud or willful misrepresentation to try to be admitted into the U.S. is a mistake that can have major consequences. The same goes for fraudulent acts such as lying on immigration documents for entry, entering into a fraudulent marriage solely for immigration reasons, or fraudulently providing another person with invalid immigration services. These attempts are likely to backfire, and you may be deemed inadmissible into the U.S. and face federal criminal charges and other serious penalties. It’s best to be as truthful as poss ..read more

An immigration lawyer can help you get a work visa in the United States. There are multiple reasons foreign workers wish to work in the United States, but to do so legally, you must go through the process of petitioning for a work or employment visa. There are several types of visas that allow you to work in the United States, either temporarily or permanently. However, regardless of the type, getting a visa involves filling out complicated forms and providing detailed information about your work history, your life in your home country, and your purpose for working in the United States. In add ..read more

A Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Could Get an Afghan Who Worked with the US Military into the Country About 20,000 Afghans worked as interpreters for U.S. forces in the twenty years after the 9/11 attack. The Taliban, after taking over Afghanistan, have retaliated against those who worked for allied countries. The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) helps those who helped our military get out of the country with their immediate family. If you’re seeking an SIV for a family member or former colleague, Carman Fullerton can help. Afghanistan is a Dangerous and Unpredictable Place for Those Who Helped Fore ..read more