Options for UK and British Citizens to Immigrate to the United States after Brexit
On June 23, 2016, citizens of the United Kingdom held a referendum to determine whether the UK should leave the European Union – known as the Brexit referendum. White there were fierce advocates for both sides, the world expected that voters would choose to stay in the EU. However, the unexpected happened and the majority […]
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Using K1 Fiance Visas to Help You and Your Loved Ones
K-1 visas, or fiancé visas as they are frequently referred to, are one of the tools utilized to bring loved ones into the country if they are not already related to you. The purpose of K-1 visas, according to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is “to bring a foreign national fiancé(s) living abroad […]
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How the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide Impacted Immigration Law
Almost a year has passed since June 26, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the fundamental right to marriage is constitutionally guaranteed to same sex couples. At the time, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that gay couples have “the fundamental right to marry.” This is an especially momentous occasion […]
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Options for Brazilians to Immigrate to the United States
As we head into summer, Brazil should be giddy with anticipation about the Rio Olympics. However, the spiraling economy, violence, and Zika outbreak has instead caused many around the world to think twice about traveling to Brazil. It has also caused many Brazilians to consider their options on moving to another country, including the United […]
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USCIS Set to Increase Filing Fees
On May 4, 2016, USCIS issued a 60-day notice proposing an increase in filing fees for various applications. There has not been a fee increase since 2010. The schedule of proposed fees are as follows: Form I-129 (H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, P-1, TN, R-1): Current fee = $325 Proposed fee = $460 Form I-130 petitions for alien relatives: […]
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Changes to Consular Fees Effective September 2014
On September 12, 2014, the Department of State adjusted fees for various consular services – with some fees increasing and others decreasing. Some of the more common fees being affected include: Immediate relative (family-based) application fee: Increase from $230 to $325 Employment-based application fee: Decrease from $405 to $345 Affidavit of support fee: Increase […]
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