Green Cards

The I-864 Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) is a legally enforceable contract between the sponsor of an immigrant and the US Government that ensures that immigrant’s financial support in the United States. more »

The Immigration Glossary below explains terms of art in the US immigration and US visa processes. These terms tend to be very specialized and may not have the same meanings as they do in casual language. more »

Employers have certain responsibilities for compliance under US immigration law during the hiring process. So penalties can apply for violations of I-9 requirements. more »

J-1 Visa holders who are restricted by the 2-year J-1 home residence requirement (or home country physical presence requirement, or Section 212(e) restriction), under § 212(e) of the Immigration & Nationality Act (INA), may seek a waiver of that requirement, known as a J-1 Waiver, in one of 5 ways. more »

Dual intent is a concept–a legal fiction–used in US immigration law to determine whether an individual with a temporary visa or temporary visa status may be allowed to file a green card petition. more »