The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm If you’re applying for a marriage-based green card, one of the biggest moments in the process is the USCIS interview. The interview is conducted to confirm that your marriage is real and not just a strategy for obtaining immigration benefits. While the thought of an interview may seem daunting, […]

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm If you’re married to someone from another country and wondering if your foreign marriage is acceptable for U.S. immigration purposes, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, understanding how foreign marriages work for green card purposes is crucial. Let’s break it

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm If you’re a same-sex couple dreaming of starting a life together in the U.S., applying for a green card through same-sex marriage is one of the most significant steps you can take. Thanks to landmark legal rulings such as United States v. Windsor and Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex marriages

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm Getting married is a major milestone in life, and for many people, it can also be a path to U.S. permanent residency through a marriage-based green card. But, what happens if the U.S. government suspects your marriage is a sham? In other words, what if they believe the marriage was

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm When it comes to applying for a green card through marriage status application, understanding the costs involved is crucial.   These fees are not only a major part of the process but can also add up significantly, depending on several factors. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm When you’re trying to bring a loved one to the U.S., you’ve probably heard about the two most common paths: green card through marriage and family-based immigration. While both options allow foreign nationals to live permanently in the United States, there are important differences between these processes. Specifically, you

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm If you’re visiting the U.S. on a tourist visa (B-1/B-2) and end up getting married to a U.S. citizen, it’s natural to wonder if you can change your visa status to obtain a green card without having to leave the country.   The answer is yes—it is possible, but

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm If you’re engaged or married to a foreign spouse and you’re a U.S. citizen, you might be wondering which immigration path to take: the fiancé visa vs marriage green card. Both options lead to your partner living with you in the United States, but they differ significantly in processing

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm Let’s face it—life can throw us some unexpected curveballs.   One moment, you’re happily married and in the process of applying for a marriage-based green card, and the next, your marriage has ended before you’ve even secured that all-important green card.   If that sounds like the situation you’re in,

The Shawn S. Sedaghat Law Firm Hey there! Congratulations on getting married, and now you’re ready to take that next important step—securing your green card! But if you’ve been married for less than two years when your green card application is approved, you’re going to be issued what’s called a conditional green card. Yep, it’s