NEWS & INSIGHTS

What are Marriage Bona Fides for a Green Card and How do I Prove My Marriage is Real?

If you and your spouse have applied for a Marriage-Based Green Card, either through an adjustment of status or consular processing, then one of the most important steps is proving that your marriage...

Emergency Emergency! How do I File an Expedite Request with USCIS?

If you’ve filed a petition or application with United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) and are facing an urgent situation, this article will help you understand how to file an expedite...

A Guide to the 2026 Green Card Lottery

The Green Card Lottery, also known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program, is a potential pathway to a green card for individuals who seek to immigrate to the United States (U.S.) from countries...

3 Options When You Have Lost Your Job on an H-1B Visa

If you have lost your job on an H-1B visa and are currently in the United States, it is important that you do not panic. Losing a job can be frightening and stressful, but you should remember that...

Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Preparation in 4 Steps!

Nonimmigrant visas permit foreign nationals to enter the United States (U.S.) for a specific period of time for a temporary reason. In order to secure the visa, a nonimmigrant visa interview is...

Consular Processing v. USCIS Adjustment of Status

The United States (U.S.) immigration system is complicated and understanding the different pathways available for obtaining a visa can be daunting. The most common methods are either through consular...

Marriage Based Green Cards

Marriage Based Green Cards: An Overview If you are married to a U.S. citizen (USC) or lawful permanent resident (LPR), adjusting your status to obtain a green card can be an exciting but complicated...

How Can I get an R-1 Visa?

R-1 visas are visas for religious workers. This visa category allows foreign nationals, who are engaged in a religious occupation, to work in the United States (U.S.) on a temporary basis. For...

Immigration Legal Services in Geneva, Switzerland!

More fabulous news! AVA Global is thrilled to announce that we are now offering in-person (or zoom) United States immigration consultations in Geneva, Switzerland. Please call +41 78 248 26 28 to...