An Immigration Attorney for Southern California writes: Although there are numerous paths to US citizenship or permanent residency, most begin with an employer or family sponsor. Here is an overview of the most popular types of family based petitions; A-K-1 Fiance visa allows a U.S. citizen to sponsor a foreign...
Who Qualifies for Family Based Visas PART 2
The difference between "immediate" or "preference" relatives is that immediate relatives may obtain permanent residency at any time while preference relatives must wait until their "priority" date is available which varies depending on country of origin and other factors. Immediate relatives are spouses of US citizens, children (under 21) of...
Citizenship through Military Service
Naturalization through your military service under Section 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) You may be eligible for naturalization through your military service under Section 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The Immigration and Nationality Act under section 329A also provides for...