Ilona Bray
J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
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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.
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."
Renewing Your Green Card After a Criminal Charge or Conviction
For legal permanent residents who have had a run-in with the law, the green card renewal process will trigger a review of your criminal record by USCIS.
Who Can File an I-360 Green Card Petition?
The I-360 application is available to select groups of immigrants as a means of gaining permanent resident status in the U.S. Here is an overview of the various eligible groups.
I-751 Waiver for Conditional U.S. Residents in a Divorce
How a divorcing conditional resident may be able to succeed with a marriage-based application for a green card.
Abuses That Qualify an Immigrant for VAWA Protection
Learn about the types of abuse that would qualify a non-resident spouse (and children) for a green card through the Violence Against Women Act.
How to "Waive" the J-1 Two-Year Home Residency Requirement
If you're in the U.S. on a J-1 visa, and you would like to apply for a green card or other immigration benefit, you might need to return to your home country for two years; unless you qualify for a waiver.
What Happens to an Immigration Petition If the Sponsor Dies?
If an immigrant's sponsor dies before the immigration process is finished, it's not necessarily the end of the case.
Non-Resident vs. Resident Alien Status for U.S. Tax Purposes
The terms "resident alien" and "non-resident alien" are actually from the federal tax laws. Resident aliens owe tax on all their income, while non-resident alien owe tax only on income generated from U.S. sources.