Ilona Bray

J.D. · University of Washington School of Law

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Steps to Get a K-1 Fiancé Visa
An overview of the basic process of getting a K-1 visa for a foreign fiance.
Can You Request Asylum at the U.S. Border?
When and how to request asylum before having actually entered the U.S. with a visa at a border, airport, or other entry point.
Reentry to the U.S. After Removal (Deportation)
Find out when and how someone can apply for a U.S. visa or green card, and return to the U.S., even after having been deported or removed.
Three-Year Rule for Naturalization Eligibility After Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
Spouses of U.S. citizens can, under certain circumstances, apply to naturalize after three years rather than the usual five.
Defining a Legally Valid Marriage Under U.S. Immigration Law
Make sure your marriage meets the requirements to obtain a green card for the immigrant.
How Marriage to Multiple Spouses Affects Immigrants' Eligibility for a U.S. Visa, Green Card, or Citizenship
For cultures where having two or more husbands or wives is common and accepted, immigration to the United States can be difficult; though not necessarily impossible.
What Does a U.S. Green Card Get You?
A "green card" is just an identification card given to people who've been granted permanent resident status in the United States.
Can I Apply for a Green Card If I'm in the U.S. on an Expired Visa?
Learn about the legal issues of a visa overstay when seeking to apply for a green card from within the United States.
Marriage Just for a Green Card? Legal and Procedural Problems
Here's what really happens when well-meaning friends offer to marry someone for immigration purposes.
Abandonment of Residence by U.S. Green Card Holders
The immigration rules on when a U.S. permanent resident is considered to have "abandoned residence."