The U.S. government has announced a new fast-track residency pathway commonly referred to as the “Gold Card”, offering permanent residency to foreign nationals who make a $1 million qualifying investment in the United States. This initiative marks a notable shift in U.S. immigration policy—moving away from job-creation-based models toward wealth-based residency eligibility. What Is the […]
Category Archives: Greencard
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Jul
Jul
USCIS’s second-quarter data for fiscal year 2025 reveals unprecedented delays and backlogs across key immigration petitions. From green card renewals (Form I-90) to work permits (Form I-765) and EB-1A petitions, the report highlights severe strain on the U.S. immigration system amid growing demand and limited processing capacity. Case Completions Drop Sharply as Pending Workload Surges […]
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Jun
Jun
Your Trusted Partner in U.S. Immigration is Growing to Serve You Better We are excited to share wonderful news with our Pacific Immigration family: We are officially moving to a bigger, brighter office starting in July 2025! 📍 New Address: 7746 Lorraine Ave, Suite 203, Stockton, CA 95210 This move is not just about a […]
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Jun
Jun
If you were born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent, you might already be a U.S. citizen without even knowing it. This is a reality for many in the Vietnamese American and Latino communities, especially children of parents who lived in the U.S. but later gave birth overseas. The key to unlocking your rights as […]
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Feb
Feb
If you’re outside the U.S. and realize your green card is expiring or missing, it’s impossible to renew or replace it. However, there are ways to return to the U.S. after temporary travel abroad, as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) doesn’t support renewals from outside the U.S. 𝑴𝒚 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰’𝒎 […]
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Jan
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬? A conditional resident is a U.S. citizen who obtains a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. This status is valid for two years and expires after two years. The couple must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions […]
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Oct
Oct
Immigration officials scrutinize spouse relationships more than other visa applications due to high visa fraud rates. They want reassurance that the marriage is legitimate and the foreign spouse is obtaining a green card based on a genuine relationship. Spouse Visa (IR1/CR1 Visa) Explained A “spouse visa” refers to an immigrant visa (green card) issued by […]
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Aug
Aug
The US economy’s cooling due to rising interest rates and monetary policies is expected to increase unemployment rates. The foreign-born population’s unemployment rate declined from 5.6% to 3.4% from 2021-2022, slightly better than natives. Immigrants should be aware of the complicated unemployment insurance rules and the benefits available for green card holders and other immigrants. […]
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Jun
Jun
Budget for The Application Fees Budget for higher fees when applying for a green card, and get your application in sooner to avoid higher prices. For instance, a marriage green card applicant applying from within the U.S. could pay more than double in fees, from $1,760 to $3,640 Consider Getting Help with Your Application Immigration […]
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May
May
1.Getting a Job with an Expired Green Card The I-9 is used to verify identity and permission to work within the US. If a green card is expired, employers should not accept it. To extend the validity of the card, file Form I-90 with USCIS and use the letter as proof of permanent residence. If […]
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