Kristina Gasson is a practicing attorney licensed in Massachusetts and New York, with extensive experience in immigration law, administrative law, employment law, and insurance law. Kristina received her law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law and her bachelor's degree in political science from Brown University.
Articles By Kristina Gasson
One of the immigration benefits within the law known as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is that spouses and children who experience abuse by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioner-sponsors.
One of the most nervewracking aspects of the fiancé visa application process is the interview at the U.S. consulate in your native country.
Line-by-line instructions on how to fill out Form I-730 for the qualifying family member of an asylee or refugee.
Unless you take action to “remove the conditions” on your residence before the end of two years, not only the green card itself, but also your status and right to remain in the U.S. will end at that time. Here's how to apply for a hardship waiver if your spouse refuses to jointly file the petition to remove conditions.
If you become a U.S. resident due to your marriage to a U.S. citizen, you will get a “conditional” green card that expires in just two years.
As a U.S. conditional resident filing immigration Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence, you must include information that your marriage was made in good faith.
Photos, fees, Form I-485, and other pieces of paperwork you'll need to submit to USCIS to adjust your status and obtain a U.S. green card.
U.S. immigration law treats the children of U.S. citizens differently (in fact, better) than the children of lawful permanent residents.
Although the Diversity Visa (DV) program has fewer eligibility requirements than many other U.S. visas or green cards, that doesn’t mean it’s open to any and every applicant.
Congratulations! You’ve won the Diversity Visa Lottery (“DV Lottery”) and are probably eager to apply for an immigrant visa (or a “green card”).