Immigration Lawyer Ari Sauer – The Immigration Answer Man

Memphis immigration lawyer Ari Sauer provides news and information on US immigration law.

Visa Bulletin Update: December 2012

The US Department of State has issued the December 2012 Visa Bulletin. The DOS Visa Bulletin lists   visa availability to inform foreign nationals of when they can file an … Continue reading

November 8, 2012 · 4 Comments

Can someone still apply for a green card under 245(i)?

QUESTION: Can someone still apply for adjustment of status under 245(i)? THE IMMIGRATION ANSWER MAN – ARI SAUER: Yes. Someone can still apply for Adjustment of Status, also known as … Continue reading

October 24, 2012 · 21 Comments

If my mother files an immigrant petition for me, can I keep the priority date from the petition my sister filed for me?

QUESTION: My sister filed an I-130 for me in 2001. My mother just got her green card. If my mother files an I-130 for me, do I keep my 2001 … Continue reading

October 19, 2012 · 11 Comments

Visa Bulletin Update: November 2012

The US Department of State has issued the November 2012 Visa Bulletin. The DOS Visa Bulletin lists visa availability to inform foreign nationals of when they can file an immigrant … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · 12 Comments

Visa Bulletin Update: October 2012

The US Department of State has issued the October 2012 Visa Bulletin. The DOS Visa Bulletin lists visa availability to inform foreign nationals of when they can file an immigrant … Continue reading

September 10, 2012 · 17 Comments

Can I receive a green card along with my fiance if we get married?

QUESTION: If my fiance’s green card is being sponsored by his employer, and is in the final stages of being processed, can I receive a green card along with him if … Continue reading

August 23, 2012 · Leave a comment

My green card expired. Can I renew it?

  QUESTION: I am a US permanent resident. My green card expired five years ago and I did not renew it, but I have not left the US since it … Continue reading

August 19, 2012 · 19 Comments

How can I keep my green card while I am in college abroad?

QUESTION:  I have been permanent residents since 2010. I will be graduating from high school soon and am planning on going back to India for college. What must I do so that I … Continue reading

August 17, 2012 · Leave a comment

After receiving an employment based green card, how long before I can look for a new job?

QUESTION: After receiving my green card through my employer, how long do I have to stay with my employer before I can look for a new job? Will my leaving … Continue reading

August 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

Can I move my I-140 petition and I-485 application to a new employer under AC21?

QUESTION: My company filed an I-140 immigrant petition in the EB3 category for me which was approved several years ago. My I-485 application for adjustment of status was filed in … Continue reading

July 22, 2012 · Leave a comment