Entrepreneur Green Card Strategies: How Startup Founders and Business Owners Can Secure U.S. Permanent Residency
At Green Card Link, our immigration attorneys recently hosted an in-depth webinar exploring proven strategies for entrepreneurs seeking to obtain U.S. green cards. The session covered practical examples of how startup founders, investors, and business professionals—whether self-petitioning individually or through entities they control—can increase their chances of approval. Below is a detailed recap of the […]
From Mexico to the U.S. in 30 Days: TN Visa for an Operations Consultant
Background Originally from Mexico, Daniel frequently traveled between Mexico and the United States using a B-2 tourist visa. The B-2 visa is designated exclusively for short-term visits related to tourism, leisure, or medical treatment. However, Daniel’s professional circumstances began to shift when his employer—an established U.S.-based steel manufacturing company specializing in the production of wind […]
Good Moral Character in U.S. Immigration: Requirements, Evidence, and USCIS Review
Good Moral Character in Naturalization: What USCIS Considers When you attend your naturalization interview, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will evaluate whether you meet the requirement of good moral character to qualify for U.S. citizenship. While “good moral character” may sound subjective, it is not simply about telling the officer, “Can’t you […]
How to Get a U.S. Passport for Your Child: Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport: Step-by-Step Guide The U.S. passport is one of the most powerful travel documents in the world. With it, American citizens and nationals can enter the majority of countries without the hassle of lengthy visa processes, and while abroad, it serves as a vital form of protection and identification. […]
TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican Citizens: Your Complete Guide
The TN visa was originally created under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to make it easier for qualified professionals from Canada and Mexico to work temporarily in the United States. Today, under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), eligible citizens can still apply for TN status and work in approved professional occupations in the […]
TN Visa Classification Under USMCA: Updated Guidance and Options for Canadians and Mexicans
Key Points to Know More Flexibility Under TN Status: Qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals can now request changes of status within the U.S. and obtain unlimited 3-year extensions, so long as the position remains temporary in nature. No Self-Employment: Self-employment is not permitted under the TN category. Only U.S.-based employers may sponsor TN applicants. Business […]
Certificate of Citizenship: Essential Facts and Filing Guide for Form N-600
A Certificate of Citizenship is the official proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals who were born abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) or who automatically derived citizenship from their parents after birth. This certificate is obtained by submitting Form N-600 (Application for Certificate of Citizenship) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Form N-600 can be […]