Green Cards

I-485

These applications are meant for persons in the United States who wish to apply for lawful permanent resident status (green card).

I-130

This type of form is meant for a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who wishes to petition for their alien relatives wanting to immigrate to the United States. There are certain eligibility requirements for your relative, so be sure to contact us for additional information.

245i

Background of Section 245(i) of the INA. In 1994, Congress enacted section 245(i) of the INA, permitting certain individuals who were otherwise ineligible for adjustment of status in the United States to pay a penalty fee for the convenience of adjusting status without leaving the United States.

PIP

Parole In Place” allows a foreign national who came into the United States without authorization by an immigration officer to stay for a certain period of time. Parole in place is granted on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.

Consular Processing

If you are outside of the United States, you may apply at a U.S. Department of State consulate abroad for an immigrant visa in order to come to the United States and be admitted as a permanent resident. This pathway is referred to as consular processing.

I-601A

This waiver application is available to those who are in the United States illegally and can have their children and spouse process a family petition AND an I-601A waiver on their behalf. A pre-authorized approval speeds the application time through Consular processing for an IV residency status visa. F&D’s attorneys have been experts in consular processing procedure for over 25 years.

I-751

Those immigrants who have already received a 2-year green card but need to upgrade to permanent lawful residency, can file this type of application. Conditional residence must file the form on time and provide ample evidence to prove a good faith marriage. Once the I-751 application is approved, the individual’s residency is permanent, however, the physical residency card is only valid for 10 years and must be renewed.

K-1

The fiancé(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a United States (U.S.) citizen. The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.

I-90

This application is used by lawful permanent residents to apply for replacement or renewal of existing Permanent Resident Cards.

I-102

Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. Use this form if you are a nonimmigrant and need to apply for a new or replacement Form I-94 or Form I-95, Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document.

I-730

Using this Form, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, a person who has been granted asylum or refugee status in the United States (the petitioner) may petition to have his or her spouse and/or unmarried children, who are called beneficiaries, join him or her in the United States.