Guide to Online Immigrant Visa Application (Form DS-260)

Applying for an immigrant visa to the U.S. is a big milestone—and a complex one. At the center of it all is the DS-260 online immigrant visa application. This form, officially known as the Immigrant Visa Electronic Application, is essential for anyone applying for permanent residency from outside the United States. But don’t let the…

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What Happens if You Overstay Your Visa and Get Married?

What happens if you overstay your visa and get married? You may be wondering, “I overstayed a visa and married a U.S. citizen. Can I successfully apply for a green card?” The short answer is yes, BUT not always. For example: You came to the United States on a tourist visa from Peru. Let’s assume…

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Can I Apply For a U Visa?

Many of my potential clients will call and ask whether or not they qualify for a U-Visa. They have been a victim of a crime in the past and called the police. They made a report and described the assailant against them. They are willing to testify. Is this enough? What Is a U-Visa? As…

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