Immigration

More than a quarter of immigrants to the U.S. live in California. While the state offers a number of advantages to immigrants, some individuals trying to make the state their home may experience a denial of their visa by a consular officer on the grounds of...

Making the decision to move to the United States can be a difficult one. There are many different ways to do it, and two of the most common in California are adjustment of status and consular processing. Understanding each process and how it may apply to your unique...

Green card holders working in California frequently want their spouses to live legally in the United States. If you want your spouse to live here with you, what type of processing is better for your situation: adjustment of status or consular processing? Can I choose...

California businesses often hire non-U.S. citizen employees to fill highly specialized positions within their organization. This process has two steps. You'll have to apply for a PERM Labor Certification. Once approved, you can file form I-140, called the Immigrant...

Over the past few decades, the backlog of family-based green cards has continued to pile up. With the waiting list as it currently stands, anyone who applies for family-based immigration in California now does so with the knowledge that any hope of real action and an...

Immigrants in California and elsewhere often wish to bring their children with them regardless of their age. However, there are specifications about what age is considered a child under immigration laws. Age limits for children versus adults Immigrants seeking family...

Something that makes California so great is the diversity of its population. If you're from another country and want to live in this state or any other one, you'll need a green card. Otherwise known as a permanent resident card, this card is available to non-US...

Many people currently living in California look forward to reuniting with family members currently living abroad. Family-based immigration allows both U.S. citizens and permanent residents the ability to petition for immigrant visas for their family members. These...

Noncitizens who are family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents living in California may be able to secure a Green Card based on their familial relationship to the citizen. Specifically, there are five family preference categories: F1 - First...