How to Apply for K1 Visa
If you are an American citizen planning to tie the knot with someone from another country or an immigrant who wants to settle down with a US citizen, applying for a K1 visa is a requirement for living happily together in the U.S. The process of obtaining a K1 visa can be quite complicated, and…
42-B Cancellation of Removal
What Is Cancellation of Removal? Cancellation of removal is a way to stop removal proceedings against you. If you succeed in your application for cancellation, you will no longer be in removal proceedings. An immigration judge (IJ) will listen to your case and decide if you qualify for cancellation of removal. To apply, you must…
Guide to Voluntary Departure: Everything You Need to Know
What is Voluntary Departure? Voluntary departure refers to the option available for individuals to leave the United States without being issued a formal removal order. This can be granted by ICE or CBP either before or during the removal proceedings. In cases where removal proceedings have already begun, an Immigration Judge has the authority to…
Defensive Asylum vs Affirmative Asylum
The process for applying for asylum depends on whether you have already been placed in removal proceedings. If you have already been served with a Notice to Appear alleging that you are removable from the United States and that the Notice to Appear has been filed with the immigration court, you must apply for Asylum…
Cuban Adjustment Act Eligibility
The Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) is a law enacted in 1966 that allows Cuban nationals or natives to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents of the United States. To qualify for CAA, an individual must be a Cuban national or a native of Cuba and have been physically present in the United States for…
K1 Visa Interview Tips
The interview is one of the last steps to getting a K1 visa and is coincidentally the part of the process people stress over the most. It is common practice for the interviewer to ask personal questions. While this may feel a bit invasive and cause discomfort, it is an unavoidable part of the process….
Dual Citizenship
Dual Citizenship: What to Know Becoming an American citizen is a dream for many immigrants: the American passport is one of the strongest in the world, allowing for visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 180 countries; you can vote, attend school without a student visa, and access public benefits if you need to; and you…
Steps to Become a United States Citizen
If you or a loved one has decided to apply for American Citizenship, you’re probably aware of how complex and arduous the process can be. That’s why you need legal representation by a law firm with the experience and skill necessary to handle your immigration case. Rozas & Associates has represented thousands of U.S. immigrants…
Why Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer?
5 Reasons Why You Need an Immigration Lawyer If you or a loved one are trying to immigrate to the United States, you’ve probably realized how frustrating, stressful, and emotional the experience can be. That’s why the team of legal professionals at Rozas has helped immigrants all over the country with their legal issues for…
What is the Difference Between Conditional Residence & Permanent Residence?
What is a Conditional Green Card? If you’re a foreign national and have been married to your spouse that is a United States citizen for under 2 years when you arrive in the US on an immigrant visa or are approved for a green card, you’ll start out your new life as a “conditional resident.”…