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For many couples, the process of bringing a fiancé to the United States comes with overwhelming paperwork, deadlines, and stressful waiting periods. That’s why it’s so important to understand what steps are involved in securing a fiancé visa, also known as the K-1 visa.

Family-based immigration visas are a vital pathway for individuals wishing to live and work in the United States based on their familial relationships. The U.S. government has designed a system to allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to petition for certain family members to join them in the country.

An expired green card can cause significant problems, even though it doesn't automatically take away your permanent resident status. Without a valid card, you may face issues proving your legal residency, renewing your driver’s license, maintaining employment, or re-entering the United States after travel.

At M Mathew Law Firm, PLLC, located in Dallas, Texas, I often help clients with the consular processing route to obtain lawful permanent residence. For spouses of U.S. citizens living abroad, consular processing is a critical part of immigration law that allows them to apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy in their home country.

​​If you received a conditional green card through marriage, you’ll need to take specific steps to maintain your lawful permanent resident status. These conditional cards are valid for only two years, and failing to file the correct paperwork on time could lead to serious consequences, including removal proceedings.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers a powerful option for victims of domestic violence to seek legal status independently. This law protects victims without making them rely on their abuser to sponsor them for immigration benefits.

Gaining U.S. citizenship through naturalization is a significant milestone in one’s immigration journey, and it involves a set of legal requirements and processes. At M Mathew Law Firm, PLLC, located in Dallas, Texas, I’m here to help you understand what you need to do to meet the qualifications for U.S. citizenship.

For parents of U.S. citizens, adjusting status to become a lawful permanent resident is an important step toward securing a stable future in the United States. This process allows eligible individuals to apply for a green card without leaving the country, provided they meet certain requirements.

When a U.S. citizen wants to help a parent become a lawful permanent resident, they must go through the adjustment of status process. This allows parents to apply for a green card without leaving the United States.

The adjustment of status process allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen to apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card) while remaining in the United States.