Category Archive: Immigration

To apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver, you must complete Form I-601A and submit it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the USCIS has approved your application, you can attend a green card application at your country of origin, U.S. embassy, […]

Immigration issues can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you find yourself in a situation where you feel the need to report someone to the immigration authorities. However, it is essential to fully understand such a decision’s potential consequences and implications. In this blog post, […]

VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) immigration petitions take two years and two months to process on average. Sometimes, it takes up to two years and six months to process. If you file a green card application at the same time as the VAWA petition, the […]

You might be surprised to know there is a way for undocumented immigrants currently in the United States to gain legal status without leaving here. Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that if a person has a labor certification application or […]

If you are an immigrant permanently living with proper documentation in the United States, you have the right to bring over your immediate family members. In this article, our Austin immigration lawyers explore the nuts and bolts of family-based immigration, family-based petitions, and, specifically, who […]

The process of immigration usually starts with the filing of a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A petition is a document that contains information about a noncitizen who wishes to immigrate to the U.S. The petition is usually filed by […]

Estimates indicate that about 11.4 million undocumented immigrants are living in the United States. Many people need to earn a living and support families, even if they have unauthorized status. It is common to wonder under what circumstances illegal immigrants can work in the U.S. […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a government agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which handles the majority of immigration applications in the U.S. If you are a foreign citizen living in the Austin area, you might wonder where the nearest […]

A deportation defense attorney from J Spark Law, PLLC helps you to face deportation situations. Unfortunately, many people who came to find better job opportunities now are facing deportation.  Coming to the United States is a dream for many people across the globe. People believe […]

A reentry permit lawyer can help you if you are facing problems. If you are being denied reentry because of the limitations of green card status. You should not wait to call an immigration attorney for help.  What does a Reentry Permit do? A reentry […]