by IdaKeir | Nov 1, 2019 | Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Marriage and Fiance Visas, News Archive, Pres. Trump actions
UPDATE – Nov. 2, 2019: A US judge has blocked Trump’s new health insurance rule for 28 days. Then there will be further court hearings and more court orders. So for now green card applicants abroad do NOT have to arrange health insurance. A new health insurance...
by IdaKeir | Oct 18, 2019 | Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Marriage and Fiance Visas, News Archive, Pres. Trump actions, Student Visas, Tourists & Short-Term Visas
Updated January 27, 2020. Today the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an October 11, 2019 nationwide preliminary injunction described below. The U.S. government is now permitted to implement and enforce its public charge rule while litigation continues in lower courts. We do...
by IdaKeir | Sep 5, 2019 | Citizenship, Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Marriage and Fiance Visas
NO! People ask this a lot, and think the answer is yes. Marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically change anything about your status. To make changes, the first step is to get a green card – the common name for a Permanent Residence card. Then, after 3...
by IdaKeir | Jul 30, 2019 | Citizenship, Employment & Nurses, Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, News Archive, Student Visas, Tourists & Short-Term Visas
You filed your petition or application with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) and you’ve waited – and waited. Maybe you’ve had an in-person interview with USCIS. Now you’re hoping and expecting an approval to arrive. Instead you receive one of these...
by IdaKeir | Jun 28, 2019 | Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines
Unfortunately, a lot. Here’s a summary of the options for U.S. citizens who want to sponsor their partner for a marriage visa (green card) or fiancé visa. Reading this could give you a big headache; make sure you’re in the mood to handle details and...
by IdaKeir | Jun 28, 2019 | Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines
You’ll have to wait many, many years for a visa for a sister, brother, married son or daughter, or even an unmarried child over 21. But you don’t have to wait for certain family visas. When a U.S. citizen petitions for a parent, spouse (same or opposite sex), or...