If you received a marriage-based green card and your marriage was less than two years old at the time, your permanent resident status came with conditions. Form I-751 is the petition you must file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to remove those conditions and secure full, unconditional lawful
The H-1B wage-weighted lottery is a selection system that gives higher-paid workers better chances of being chosen in the annual H-1B cap registration. Under a final rule effective February 27, 2026, USCIS conducts weighted selection based on the highest Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage level that the beneficiary’s
Bringing your fiancé(e) to the United States through a K-1 visa involves a multi-step federal process that begins long before your partner arrives in San Diego. As a U.S. citizen engaged to a foreign national, you must sponsor your partner by filing a petition with USCIS before they can apply
Missing the I-751 filing deadline can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your permanent resident status. If you hold a conditional (two-year) marriage-based green card and have missed or are at risk of missing your filing window, you may still have paths forward. The
If you are a foreign national or U.S. employer exploring pathways to lawful permanent residence, understanding the employment-based green card categories is crucial. The three primary employment-based preference categories, EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, each carry distinct eligibility standards, evidentiary requirements, and procedural considerations that significantly affect your timeline and strategy.
More Than 56,000 K-1 Visas Approved in 2024: Filing Tips for San Diego Couples With over 56,000 K-1 fiancé visa petitions approved in 2024, this immigration pathway continues to be one of the most popular ways for U.S. citizens to bring their foreign-born partners to the United States for marriage.
