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
Procedures for submitting I-589 application for asylum to the Immigration Court (EOIR) and attending the individual merits hearing before the judge.
The easy definition of an undocumented immigrant is that it’s a foreign-born person who doesn’t have a legal right to be or remain in the United States. But that’s where the easy part stops.
Congratulations! You’ve won the Diversity Visa Lottery (“DV Lottery”) and are probably eager to apply for an immigrant visa (or a “green card”).
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.
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) of 2002 was a great step forward in addressing the lengthy wait times that often blocked good faith attempts by U.S. permanent residents to have a child join them in the United States.
U.S. immigration law treats the children of U.S. citizens differently (in fact, better) than the children of lawful permanent residents.
Whether to inform your employer about an expiring work permit.
Once your family member has started the process of getting you a green card, it's difficult—but not impossible—to gain entry to the U.S. for a short visit.
If you forgot to ask for a correction at the oath ceremony, there's a form that you can send USCIS requesting the change.
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.