Immigrant related Frequently Asked Questions 

Immigrant Visas related Frequently Asked Questions include questions on different topics such as Employment-based visas, Family-based sponsorship, Adjustment of Status, Investment-based visa, and other topics.

• I am a Computer professional with a Master's degree. My employer is sponsoring me and an application for labor certification has been filed. I have heard that there is a process called RIR. Can I qualify in the same?

• I am a green card holder and filed a petition for my parents. Can my siblings under 21 years of age immigrate with my parents?

• I am a professional. How can I get my green card?

• I am a religious worker and worked for a church for two years in my country. How can I get green card?

• I am from England. I want to invest money and open a business. I also want to get a green card later. What are my options?

• I am in removal proceedings. I just got married to a US citizen. Can I get a green card here without leaving the United States? I heard there are bars that prohibit me from getting the green card here?

• I am in the process of getting a green card through labor certification but now I am getting a better job offer. Can I change the jobs and still retain the priority date? Or can I use the same labor certification for new employer?

• I came here after marriage to my US citizen spouse. I have been here for little more than a year. My spouse and I are not getting along. I understand that we have to file a joint petition of some kind to get my permanent green card. What can I do?

• I came to the United States on a tourist visa. How can I change status and get a green card?

• I just got my green card and now I have to go back to my country to take care of some family and businesses matter. How long can I stay without getting in trouble?

• I lost my green card. I applied for a new green card. I have not received it yet. Now I have to travel to my country. What do I do?

• I own and operate a business that has an annual turnover of $1.34 million. I want to open a branch in The United States. Can I do that? Can I get a green card later on this basis?

• I was charged with driving under the influence and pled guilty. I fined and did my community service. Would it affect obtaining citizenship?