Immigration Law Archives

By EMP Law | Read Time: 7 minutes | Immigration Law

Form I-751 Processing Time to Remove Residency Conditions

Usually, non-citizens working to obtain U.S. immigration benefits quickly become familiar with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and its routine and extensive processing delays. USCIS’s Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, has fallen victim to excessive delays, resulting in the expected Form I-751 processing time taking longer than a conditional permanent resident card. If you...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Immigration Law

Green Card Denial: Steps to Take and How to Reapply

Learning that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has denied your green card application can feel like a life-derailing setback. If that happens, you’ll likely wonder, If my green card is denied, can I apply again? In short, yes, you can usually reapply. However, whether you should—or even need to reapply to get your green card—depends on...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Immigration Law

Differences Between U.S. Citizenship vs. Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process takes many steps and years. But are there significant differences between U.S. citizenship vs. naturalization? In short, naturalization is one way to obtain U.S. citizenship. Naturalized citizens have essentially the same legal rights as those who obtained citizenship in another way. The primary difference, then, is the naturalization process. Contact EMP...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 3 minutes | Immigration Law

Can Undocumented Immigrants Fly Within the U.S.?

Can an undocumented immigrant fly within the U.S.? Yes, they can, but that does not mean the process isn’t fraught with potential pitfalls and some danger. In general, domestic travel involves requests for official identification and contact with agents of the federal government. This means that air travel presents opportunities for an undocumented immigrant to be apprehended by federal...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 5 minutes | Immigration Law

Ways to Get a Green Card in the USA Without Marriage

Most people know noncitizens can get green cards and eventually citizenship through marriage. However, far fewer people know how to get a green card in the USA without marriage and how to get US citizenship without marriage. Many wonder, “Do you have to be married to get a green card?” Thankfully, the answer is no. You can also get...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 5 minutes | Immigration

Get a Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence with I-601A

Coming to or remaining in the United States without government permission violates U.S. immigration law and typically results in losing your right to immigration benefits. This rule can seriously harm many noncitizens who would otherwise qualify for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. If you fall into this category, you may be able to convince United States Citizenship and Immigration...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Immigration

How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card After Marriage?

You may be wondering, How long do you have to be married to get a green card? As long as you are in a genuine, legal marriage, there is no length requirement. Marrying a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest ways to get a green card. Even so, it typically takes one to two years for an immigrant...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 5 minutes | Immigration Law

Applying for Asylum in the U.S. with Form I-589

Applying for asylum allows individuals who cannot safely remain in or return to their home countries to start a new life in the U.S. You apply for asylum using Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. When you submit your Form I-589 application for asylum, you ask the U.S. government for the right to live here...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Immigration Law

What Is the U Visa Processing Time?

The U Visa is unique among U.S. visas. It allows crime victims to receive a visa and eventually a green card so long as they cooperate with the criminal investigation. Yet, U Visas are subject to a yearly issuance limit of 10,000 visas. Because of this limitation, the typical U Visa processing time is several years long. While your...

By EMP Law | Read Time: 4 minutes | Immigration Law

What Happens When Removal Proceedings Are Terminated?

Being placed in removal or deportation proceedings can feel like staring down the total upheaval of your life. However, the immigration court judge can terminate the proceedings against you without deporting you. With your removal proceedings terminated, what next? Your next step depends on the reasons for termination, like: If you are facing immigration court proceedings, contact Elliot, Morgan,...