Second-Preference Spousal Petitions by LPR Who Obtained LPR Status Through Marriage
A petitioner filing a second-preference petition who became a LPR through marriage have to show the previous marriage was bona fide by convincing evidence.
Proving Citizenship or Permanent Residency to Petition for Relative
To qualify to file a family-based immigrant visa petition, the petitioner must prove the U.S. citizenship or LPR status. Primary/secondary evidence of citizenship.
Matter of Calcano de Millan, 26 I&N Dec. 904 (BIA 2017): Definition of “Conviction” Under Adam Walsh Act
Matter of Calcano de Millan: Board provided a definition of “conviction” under the Adam Walsh Act for U.S. citizen petitioners for family-sponsored immigrant visas.
Matter of Izaguirre, 27 I&N Dec. 67 (BIA 2017): Adam Walsh Act Applies to Offenses Where Police Officer Poses as a Minor
On July 21, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a published decision in the Matter of Izaguirre, 27 I&N Dec. 67 (BIA 2017) .
Video Voyeurism Offenses Under the Adam Walsh Act
We examine the video voyeurism provision under Adam Walsh Act
Adam Walsh Act Prohibition on Approval of Family IV Petition Where Petitioner Was Convicted of Specified Offense Against a Minor
We examine the Adam Walsh Act prohibition on approval of family-based petitions for petitioners who were convicted of a specified offense against a minor.
The Effect of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act on Immigration Law
Adam Walsh Act and its effect on immigration law. Prohibition against petitioning for family members and fiancées.
DOS No Longer Requires Original “Wet Ink” Signatures on Forms I-864, Affidavit of Support
The Department of State (DOS) announced that it will no longer require original “wet ink” signatures on a Form I-864 submitted to the National Visa Center (NVC).
Green Card for Spouse – Apply for Green Card for Spouse
How to get Green Card for Spouse. Our experienced green card lawyers can simplify process to sponsor your Spouse for Green Card and apply for Green Card for Spouse
Matter of Peterson, 12 I&N Dec. 663 (BIA 1968): Consummation not Required to Establish Bona Fide Marriage
Matter of Peterson, the BIA decision: consummation is not a requirement for establishing a bona fide marriage, where the emphasis is on a valid marital relationship.
