Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
If you have a green card, then you are a permanent resident of the United States. This allows you to stay much longer than you traditionally would be allowed to stay on a visa, and it is often a step people take before becoming a naturalized citizen. That being said,...
Many people enter the United States via a travel visa and later wonder if they can remain permanently by obtaining a green card. The short answer is that it is sometimes possible, but it depends heavily on the circumstances and timing of a particular situation. A...
Being away from your family is hard. Many immigrants in San Diego struggle with a tough question: which family member should you bring to the United States first? Do you choose your spouse, your parents who are getting older, or your children who miss you? Most people...
Facing the possibility of removal from a country can be overwhelming and uncertain. Immigration rules are complex, and even small mistakes or misunderstandings can have serious consequences. Deportation proceedings often move quickly, leaving little time to prepare....
Family-based immigration is one of the most effective ways for foreign nationals to legally enter the United States. Foreign professionals accepting jobs in the United States can bring their unmarried minor children and spouses with them. Permanent residents can also...
The H-1B visa is one of the most popular employment visas. Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can issue up to 85,000 total H-1B visas. Most years, the USCIS receives far more applications than the total number of visas...
Remote work is an option that many companies use so they can acquire the talent they want from across the world. While remote work has blurred geographic boundaries, immigration law hasn’t changed. Foreign nationals often believe that working remotely for a United...
You can renew your green card while you are in removal (deportation) proceedings. But the renewal only updates your card and does not change your case in court. Your status and your plastic card are related, but they are not the same thing, and that confuses a lot of...
A green card is the key immigration document provided to legal permanent residents. Individuals who have resided in the United States for long enough and who meet certain criteria can potentially live here permanently. Unfortunately, some people make mistakes after...
Many immigration opportunities fall cleanly into one of two categories. Some people are eligible for employment-based visas. Others can secure visas and green cards due to family relationships. There are also scenarios in which these two distinct categories intersect....