The Consequences of Getting Married After an Approval as a Child but Before Entering the U.S. for Green Card Purposes

The Consequences of Getting Married After an Approval as a Child but Before Entering the U.S. for Green Card Purposes

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The U.S. immigration system has strict eligibility requirements for family-based green cards, particularly for children of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If a person is approved for a green card under the classification of a “child” (unmarried and under 21), getting married before entering the U.S. can have serious legal consequences. […]

Victims of Certain Crimes Understanding the U Visa Eligibility and Application Process

Victims of Certain Crimes Understanding the U Visa Eligibility and Application Process

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U Visa is a nonimmigrant visa in the United States designed to provide legal status to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. Established by the Victims of Trafficking […]

Don’t Get Deported: Green Card Lottery: Undocumented Individuals’ Ineligibility & Scam Risks

Don’t Get Deported: Green Card Lottery: Undocumented Individuals’ Ineligibility & Scam Risks

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible.  Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deported by notaries or lawyers. The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, often referred to as the Green Card Lottery, is […]