Immigration

You may be eligible for relief under VAWA if you are an undocumented individual who has been abused by a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident relative.  Depending on the circumstances, you may be eligible to self-petition for immigrant status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) without the...

A U visa and a T visa both grant legal status to foreigners who have been victimized. However, there are several key differences between these visa types that will determine which you are eligible to pursue. In general, U visas are granted to those who were victimized in being brought...

Each year, countless men, women, and children fall victim to unthinkable exploitation through no fault of their own. For those who have endured the trauma of human trafficking, the path forward can seem impassable. In such dire straits, the priority must be protection. Recognizing this reality, the U.S. government established...

Nuestros abogados de inmigración responden cuánto tarda USCIS en procesar las Tarjetas Verdes por matrimonio. Entendemos que solicitar una Tarjeta Verde basada en el matrimonio es un paso emocionante hacia una vida familiar en los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, el tiempo que lleva completar todo el proceso puede variar, dependiendo...

Filing Form I-129F: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) is an essential first step for many individuals hoping to bring their foreign fiancé to the United States through the K-1 nonimmigrant visa program. This allows meeting in person to get legally married within 90 days of the visa holder's entry. USCIS states...

If your green card expires while you await citizenship, it can create unwanted complications. However, you should not panic, as it is a problem that can be resolved without disrupting your path to citizenship. At New Frontier Immigration Law, we can help you through every step of the process. Becoming...

Once an immigration application or petition is submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it enters a review phase where an officer will thoroughly assess the request to determine whether it merits approval. This process can take time, depending on the specific application type and individual circumstances...

Becoming a citizen of the United States is the desire of many immigrants who have worked hard to build a fulfilling life in this country. However, the process can become overwhelming, especially regarding processing times. If you are planning to start or are already applying for citizenship with Form N-400,...

The U visa, also known as U nonimmigrant status, is specifically designated for individuals who are victims of certain crimes and endure mental or physical abuse. If they cooperate with law enforcement or government authorities during the inquiry or litigation of criminal actions, these victims can qualify for a U...

Convertirse en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos es el deseo de muchos inmigrantes que han trabajado arduamente para construir una vida plena en este país. Sin embargo, el proceso puede llegar a ser abrumador, sobre todo cuando se trata de los tiempos de procesamiento. Si usted piensa comenzar un trámite...

Our immigration attorneys answer how long USCIS takes to process marriage Green Cards. We understand applying for a marriage-based Green Card is an exciting step toward building a family life in the United States. However, the time it takes to complete the entire process can vary based on several factors....

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program allows certain undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to apply for temporary relief from deportation and become eligible to work legally in the country. The processing of this application varies from year to year but is generally completed within...