Marriage / Family Residency Petitions

Extension of Evidence of Status for Conditional Residents and answers to FAQs on Removing Conditions of a Two year Conditional Green Card based on Marriage

Extension of Evidence of Status for Conditional Residents and Answers to FAQs on Removing Conditions of a Two Year Conditional Green Card based on Marriage As you may have heard, the USCIS announced that starting Sept. 4, 2021, it will be extending the time that I-751 and I-829 receipt notices can be used to show… [Read More]

Essential Documents for a Successful Marriage Green Card Petition

Essential Documents for a Successful Marriage Green Card Petition Marriage is an important life event for many people and a cause for celebration. For some couples, it is even more than that because it means that they will be able to file a Marriage Residency Petition with USCIS, if one spouse has Residency (Green Card)… [Read More]

Waiver of Two Year Foreign Residency Requirement (I-612 Waiver) for J-1 Visa Holder

Waiver of Two Year Foreign Residency Requirement (I-612 Waiver) for J-1 Visa Holder We would like to share the story of one of our clients who we helped obtain a waiver in a complex immigration process. Danny was born in the Philippines. During his secondary studies in his country, at which he excelled, he caught… [Read More]

Removal of Residency Conditions (Form I-751) Approved even after Marriage Ended

Removal of Residency Conditions (Form I-751) Approved even after Marriage Ended Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is often a significant challenge and the end of a long journey. However, for some, legal “permanent” resident status is not necessarily permanent. This is the case for anyone who becomes an Legal Permanent Resident because their U.S…. [Read More]

Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope

Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea and Reinstatement of TPS Status As we all take a moment to rejoice with the election results, we cannot lose sight that there is much work to be done to control the COVID-19 pandemic and bring back stability to our economy and government. With new leadership focused on… [Read More]

USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon

USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon On July 31, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that USCIS is increasing the filing fees for certain immigration applications and it will be effective on October 2, 2020. The final rule shows that, while USCIS decreases the costs of some immigration applications, other immigration benefits like Citizenship… [Read More]

Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants

Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants As we continue the fight against COVID-19 and the gradually return to our regular activities, we would like to remind you that the team of FitzGerald Law Company is accepting again in-person meetings and is available to answer your questions. During times of crisis, such… [Read More]

False Claims of Citizenship Will Result in USCIS Denials, Even if You Are Unaware You Made Them

False Claims of Citizenship Will Result in USCIS Denials, Even If It Was A Mistake As you know, immigration law is highly complex and difficult to navigate without the assistance of experienced and knowledgeable legal professionals. Still, Some aspects of the immigration law are more familiar than others: filing a U.S. Residency petition for family… [Read More]

Can you travel while waiting for a green card?

Can you travel while waiting for a green card? Whether or not you can travel while you are waiting for your green card (Legal Permanent Resident Status) depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to what is the basis of your “green card” request. For example, someone who is waiting for their… [Read More]