If you entered the U.S. without inspection, your path to a green card is limited. A Boston immigration lawyer explains

Boston, MA Deportation Defense Attorney As an immigration lawyer, I frequently meet with people who have entered the United States without a visa or without being inspected by an immigration officer at an airport or border. Such people have sneaked their way into the United States and now they seek a green card or some…

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How to get U.S. citizenship after only 3 years of green card status

Immigration laws permit green card holders to apply for naturalization to gain U.S. citizenship after 5 years for lawful permanent residency status. But if you are married to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization under Section 316 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, after just 3 years. But getting the Boston office…

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Citizenship: Why appealing the denial of your N-400 might be a bad strategy

Boston Citizenship Lawyer If you want to appeal the denial of your naturalization application, I might recommend that you not do this.  Let me explain why. First some background:  if you apply for naturalization by filing Form N-400 and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied your application, you should receive a written denial letter…

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Boston Immigration Lawyer: I-751 Denial Due to Late Filing

Lately, our Boston immigration law office has been inundated by a flood of people who have had their I-751, petition to remove conditions on permanent residency, denied by USCIS because they were not filed on time. As the I-751 denial letter points out, when the I-751 is denied, all the rights and privileges of permanent…

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Marriage-Based Green Card: Best Guide to Tax Returns

Let’s talk about taxes and how they’re important for showing that your marriage to a US citizen spouse or lawful permanent resident is real when you’re applying for a marriage-based green card.  Josh Goldstein, who knows a lot about immigration, especially in Los Angeles, has some helpful things to say about this. Let’s explore our…

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Your biggest immigration mistake: Marriage fraud

With my experience as a Boston immigration lawyer, I know that many people in Boston and throughout Massachusetts mistakenly believe that marriage to someone with U.S. citizenship is a relatively easy and fast way of obtaining permanent residency or green card status and other immigration benefits.  Stop by City Hall in Boston, pick up your…

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