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Yes, your U.S. citizen parent can sponsor you for a green card even if you are over 21 years old and married. However, you will fall under the F3 family preference category (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens), which has a longer processing time due to visa availability limits. This category allows your [...]
Yes, if your husband is a U.S. green card holder (lawful permanent resident), he can sponsor you for immigration to the United States by filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However, unlike spouses of U.S. citizens who are classified as immediate relatives and do not [...]
Department of Homeland Security Vacates Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status For First Group The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 3, 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has decided to vacate the 1/10/25 decision of former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding TPS for Venezuela, which had extended the 2023 designation of Venezuela for TPS for 18 months, [...]
Canada Expands Immigration Pathways for Rural and Francophone Communities On January 30, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced the launch of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and (2) the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These two new immigration pilot programs were announced back in 2024, but are now underway. The pilots are created for skilled newcomers [...]
Canada announces launch date for new permanent residence pathways for home care workers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers will open on March 31, 2025. These new pilots are referred to collectively by IRCC as Canada’s “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots”. These pilot programs [...]
Changes to Open Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Residents Ottawa, January 14, 2025—The Government of Canada is continuing to strengthen the integrity and quality of our temporary resident programs while supporting the country’s economic goals and labour market needs. As part of the broader measures announced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is changing [...]
Francophone Immigration Policy for Permanent Residence under IRCC for Francophone StudentsImmigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced a new immigration pilot to welcome more international students into Francophone minority communities (“FMCs”) across Canada.The Francophone Minority Communities Pilot Program (FMCSP) will improve admission rates and make the current program fair for students from Africa, the Middle East, [...]
Can You Travel With Parole in PlaceTraveling with parole in place is generally limited to domestic travel within the United States. If you have parole in place, you can travel within the U.S. without significant issues as long as you carry proper identification and your parole documentation. However, international travel is not recommended. Leaving the [...]
How Can I Apply for a Green Card If I Crossed the Border From Mexico Without a Visa?Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be particularly challenging for individuals who have crossed the border from Mexico without a visa. Understanding the eligibility requirements and application processes is crucial for those seeking to transition from their current [...]
When Can You Apply for Parole in PlaceStarting on August 19, undocumented spouses residing in the United States will be able to apply for the Biden-Harris Administration’s newly introduced “parole-in-place” program. This initiative is designed to provide relief to illegal alien spouses of U.S. military members or veterans by allowing them to remain in the [...]
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