Patel v. Garland The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that immigration law does not permit judicial review of even erroneous...

The Affidavit of Support is a legally required form for family-based immigrant petitions to prove that the intending immigrant has...

One of the requirements for Naturalization and VAWA-based petitions is that the applicant be a person of good moral character (GMC). Good...

If you are an immigrant in the United States, it is important that, as you prepare for the tax season, you understand how your tax...

The process used to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the...

If your Green Card (also known as your Permanent Resident Card) is soon to expire or has already passed the date of expiration listed on...

There are several things to consider when applying for a U.S. green card based on marriage. USCIS officers who adjudicate marriage-based...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The purpose of DVAM is to raise awareness about the issues of domestic violence and...

Whether you’ve decided to change your legal name due to marriage, divorce, or another personal or family change, there are a few things...

TPS designation allows eligible Haitians who resided in the U.S. as of July 29 to apply for TPS. There is a 18-month registration period...

On Friday July 16, 2021 federal Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is...

The final step in the marriage green card process is the interview. The primary goal of the interviewing officer is to assess the...

An Affidavit to support a relative or friend is a written sworn statement that is written on behalf of an individual in support of an...

The Naturalization interview is the final obstacle for permanent residents who have filed Form N-400 to become United States Citizens....

1. Determine If You Are Already a U.S. Citizen. U.S. immigration laws allow for a person to derive citizenship from parents/grandparents...

A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioning for a spouse/relative to receive a U.S. green card must also sponsor that person...

U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (“green card holders”) who have family members living abroad can file petitions to help them...

Here at the Law Office of S.A. Peterkin we often hear from individuals who are unsure if they will qualify for a VAWA-based petition.