Family Immigration

You’ve found love outside of the United States, as many people are now that online dating is a common practice. As a green card holder or U.S. citizen, you have the right and liberty to marry anyone outside of the States. Before your betrothed can cross U.S. borders,...

In the 21st century, it is not uncommon for people to find love on the internet. Unfortunately for many people, sometimes a loved one lives overseas or on the opposite end of U.S. borders. This can seem nearly impossible for people who want to tie the knot and return...

When your family member wants to immigrate to the United States, they need to include an Affidavit of Support along with their green card application. An Affidavit of Support (Form 1-864) basically obligates you to accept financial responsibility for the green card...

When you finally receive notice that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had approved your K-1 fiance visa request, you may feel a combination of excitement and relief. It can be frightening to wait and worry about whether the person you...

When you love someone who lives in another country, you may be acutely aware of the distance between the two of you. The idea of reuniting and permanently living together may feel like a far-off fantasy. However, if the two of you make a lifetime commitment to one...

Immigration can create opportunities for you and your loved ones, but it can also put direct pressure on your family unit. For example, if you obtain a work visa, you may feel like the only real solution is for you to travel alone. There are more costs and logistical...

If you want to get a divorce after immigrating, you could find yourself in precarious position. You may only have a status as a conditional resident right now, which means that if you do nothing, you could lose the right to stay in the country. If you plan to divorce,...

When you came to visit the United States in the past, you fell in love with Hawaii. You enjoyed the fantastic weather, the friends you met and the community you knew you’d fit into. While you don’t have a job right now, you do want to return to the state. How can you...

Maybe you've fallen in love with someone over the internet despite living on the other side of the world from them. Perhaps you recently reconnected with your high school sweetheart online. Maybe your parents have arranged for you to get engaged to someone because...

Families can be complicated. For those trying to bring close relatives into the U.S. on family visas, providing evidence of a biological relationship isn’t always easy. This can be particularly true for men. If you had a child, but never married the mother and were...