Fiancé vs. Spousal Visa: Which is Right for You?
I am Patricia Périssé Bochi, an immigration attorney with over two decades of experience guiding couples through family-based immigration. This article explains the practical differences between the K-1 fiancé(e) visa and the CR-1/IR-1 spousal visa so you can choose the path that fits your goals, budget, and timeline. When a U.S. citizen falls in […]
USCIS Has Tightened CSPA Age Rules
As of August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant policy change that affects how it calculates age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This change has major implications for families pursuing green cards and U.S. employers sponsoring international employees with children.If your child is approaching age 21 or has […]
Green Card Sponsorship: Step-Parents, Step-Siblings, and Step-Children Help May Qualify as Petitioners.
When it comes to obtaining a U.S. Green Card, family ties often play a crucial role in the application process. Most people know that immediate relatives like spouses, parents, and children can sponsor a Green Card application. However, the immigration process also allows for more extended familial relationships, including step-parents, step-siblings, and step-children, to sponsor […]