R-1 Religious Worker Visas: Who Qualifies and How Does the Process Work?

R-1 Religious Worker Visas: Who Qualifies and How Does the Process Work?

Religious workers play an important role in the communities they serve. If your religious organization needs to bring a priest, minister, or another qualified religious worker to the United States, the R-1 visa may be an option. At Cross Border Lawyer, APC, we help religious organizations and workers understand the requirements and prepare their cases. […]

My Petitioner Died After My I-130 Was Approved. Can My Green Card Case Continue?

My Petitioner Died After My I-130 Was Approved. Can My Green Card Case Continue?

Humanitarian reinstatement after a family petitioner’s death If the family member who filed an immigration petition for you has died, the case may still have a path forward. When USCIS approved the Form I-130 before the petitioner’s death, the principal beneficiary may ask USCIS to restore that approval for humanitarian reasons. If the petition was […]

I-360 Widow Petitions: Can You Still Get a Green Card After Your Spouse Dies?

I-360 Widow Petitions: Can You Still Get a Green Card After Your Spouse Dies?

Losing your spouse is painful, and uncertainty about your immigration future can make an already difficult time even harder. If your spouse was a U.S. citizen, a widow or widower petition may allow you to continue pursuing a green card – or begin the process yourself. This option is available to both surviving wives and […]

How to Get a Mica Through Marriage

How to Get a Mica Through Marriage

Immigrant Community Action Project (MICA) Immigrant Community Action Project (MICA) – are services including legal assistance, advocacy, and community outreach, empowering immigrants with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of immigration laws and foster a stronger, more inclusive community. If you are an American citizen and want to ask your partner, there […]