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5 Common Myths About U.S. Immigration
When it comes to U.S. immigration, misinformation can lead to confusion and anxiety for individuals seeking to embark on a new chapter of...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 30, 20244 min read
How to Ace the Marriage Green Card Interview
The final step in the marriage green card process is the interview. The primary goal of the interviewing officer is to assess the...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 29, 20243 min read
Top 5 Facts Religious Workers Need to Know About the R-1 Visa
The R1 visa for religious workers offers numerous advantages. It is important for religious workers to understand key aspects before,...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 25, 20243 min read
Calculating the household size for Form I864, Affidavit of Support
The Affidavit of Support is a legally required form for family-based immigrant petitions to prove that the intending immigrant has...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 24, 20244 min read
How To Get Green Card Through National Interest Waiver (NIW) Self-Petition
Applying for a green card normally requires having a sponsor in the United States. You can have a family-member or employer sponsor....
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Navigating Family Law Matters: Protecting Your Rights
Family law matters can be complex and emotionally challenging. When immigration status becomes a factor, these legal issues can become...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 20, 20243 min read
Difference Between R-1 and EB-4 Visas for Religious Workers
The R1 and EB4 visas are visa options designed to allow religious workers to come to the U.S. to work for a sponsoring religious organizati
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 20, 20243 min read
HOW TO BRING A LOVED ONE TO THE U.S.
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (“green card holders”) who have family members living abroad can file petitions to help them...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 17, 20243 min read
TOP 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE GREEN CARD IN THE UNITED STATES
The process used to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 15, 20244 min read
What to Expect at your Naturalization Interview?
The Naturalization interview is the final obstacle for permanent residents who have filed Form N-400 to become United States Citizens....
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Applying For Dual Nationality In The United States
Dual Nationality — or dual citizenship — means being a citizen of two countries simultaneously. It allows a person to share the rights...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 7, 20244 min read
TPS Registration for Haitians Now Open
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...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Writing An Affidavit To Support A Relative Or Friend For Immigration
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...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 31, 20242 min read
So, You’ve Changed Your Legal Name, Now What?
Whether you’ve decided to change your legal name due to marriage, divorce, or another personal or family change, there are a few things...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 31, 20242 min read
DNA Testing for Immigration Applications
Family-based immigration applications involve proving a familial relationship between a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 31, 20244 min read
What is an I130 Approval, and What Does it Do?
Many people believe that submitting a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and receiving an approval grants the Beneficiary some form...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Supreme Court Case Ruling Against Immigrant Who Accidentally Claimed to be a U.S. Citizen- Patel
Patel v. Garland The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that immigration law does not permit judicial review of even erroneous...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Understanding Recent DACA Ruling Halting Approvals of New DACA Applications
On Friday July 16, 2021 federal Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 29, 20242 min read
R-1 Visa 101: How Religious Workers Can Serve in the U.S.
If you are part of a religious organization and looking to work in the U.S., the R-1 visa might be the right path for you.
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Key Changes in U.S. Immigration Policies
The landscape of U.S. immigration policies has undergone significant changes in recent times, impacting families seeking to navigate the...
Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
Jul 27, 20247 min read
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