PLEASE NOTE: Frear Law offers this general information as a public service. We do not handle asylum cases. If you are interested in applying for affirmative asylum, you can contact one of the many talented and passionate US asylum lawyers. Working on an asylum case makes most immigration lawyers deeply proud of their profession. I […]
The B-1 and B-2 Visas are temporary visas that you can use to visit the United States. These visas come in handy in a number of situations. For example, if you have always wanted to take your family to Disney World, then the B-2 Visa can be utilized to make your dream of visiting Disney
Hi everybody, this is Ben Frear, an Immigration Lawyer, practicing Immigration Law across the country. In this post I am going to cover eight things that you should know about going from green card to citizenship. The goal of this post is to inform you about the process. However, given the pitfalls that you could encounter
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US citizenship denials unfortunately happen on a regular basis. These denials lead to a lot of frustration, especially if you feel that you were denied for an invalid reason. The good news is that there is an appeal process that your immigration lawyer can guide you through in order to get relief from an improper
THE US VISA INTERVIEW: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Immigration lawyers frequently discuss the topic of the US visa interview interview with their clients. Most foreign nationals who want to enter the United States will be required to attend an interview at the consulate abroad. This interview can be daunting considering the fact that many people
The K1 Visa Guide Table of Contents Overview of the K1 Visa In our globalized modern world, love often strikes between foreign nationals and US citizens. When a US citizen becomes engaged to a foreign national residing outside the United States, the K1 visa can be used to bring the foreign national fiancé to the
There is a particularly heinous breed of criminal that preys on undocumented immigrants. These criminals are emboldened by the belief that undocumented immigrants are unlikely to report crimes due to fear of deportation. Unfortunately, there is some support for this assumption. The National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project conducted a survey in 2017 that sought the
If you are in the United States legally on a valid visitor visa, you may marry a US citizen and obtain a green card without having to leave the United States. The procedure for this is fairly straightforward but there are some things to keep in mind when considering this option. This post will first
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THE E2 VISA FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS It is in the US economy’s best interest to allow amazing immigrant entrepreneurs to establish and grow businesses in the United States. This post examines the question of whether it is possible for an undocumented immigrant to use an E2 visa to operate a business in the United States?
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6 Tips For Acing Your Marriage Based Green Card Interview Benjamin Frear, Esq. Immigration Lawyer For Families—Practicing Immigration Law Through The US 6 Tips For Acing Your Marriage Based Green Card Interview When you are going through the green card process, it is natural to feel some anxiety about the upcoming interview. The stakes are
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