by Adrian Pelaez | Jul 25, 2016 | Green Card
It is not common. However, there are some exceptions. It is the case of the EB-5 visa for investors, a.k.a. EB-2 NIW. EB-2 NIW? NIW means National Interest Waiver. It is very similar to an EB-2 visa, but it has some peculiarities. This is a way to get the unsponsored...
by Adrian Pelaez | Apr 11, 2016 | Green Card
The time validity of a Green Card is ten years. After that, it must be renewed. The consequences of not doing so vary depending on whether the holder is in the United States or not. If your Green Card expired, and you are in the United States: You do not need to...
by Adrian Pelaez | Mar 2, 2016 | Green Card
To obtain the Green Card, it is essential to be given a medical examination. In this way, immigrants can prove that they are in good health and are not a burden for the nation (one of the 40 reasons why a Green Card is rejected) or that they do not suffer from...
by Adrian Pelaez | Jun 13, 2015 | Green Card
Having a permanent resident card, known as Green Card, it’s the dream of thousands of people worldwide. With this document in hand, immigrants are allowed to live and work legally in the United States. Among the key information provided by the residence card...
by Adrian Pelaez | Jul 31, 2013 | Green Card
One of the top queries we receive is if an individual applying for a Green Card should extend his or her O1 visa. A bit of background information first. The Green Card application based on Extraordinary Ability has two distinct stages. Stage 1 of the process is called...
by Adrian Pelaez | Aug 4, 2011 | Green Card, Immigration News, New Regulations
In an effort to bolster foreign investment, promote start-ups and create much needed jobs, jobs, jobs in the United States, USCIS has launched new initiatives directed at entrepreneurs. Primarily they have opened the EB-2 immigrant visa category to these individuals....
