Tag: Permanent Residency

Flomy J. Diza to Speak at "A Community Forum on 2026 U.S. Immigration Updates and Developments" Hosted by the Philippine Consulate General and IBP California Chapter

By Reeves Immigration

Reeves Immigration Law Group Partner Flomy Javier Diza will speak at an upcoming public forum hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco in partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines California Chapter. This highly-anticipated forum will offer updated, practical guidance on current U.S. immigration issues, covering individual rights, common pitfalls, and pathways … Continued

Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Immigration

By Reeves Immigration

Thanksgiving is a day for family, feasting, and gratitude.  We express gratitude for good health, for surviving adversity, and for the blessings that surround us even as life presents many challenges.  The holiday is also an excellent opportunity to express our gratitude for immigrants seeking a better life, and for good hosts who grant refuge. 

Becoming A U.S. Citizen Despite A Checkered Past

By Reeves Immigration

It is no surprise that many people dream of one day becoming a U.S citizen.  After all, a person must be a U.S. citizen to vote in elections, file petitions so their parents can immigrate to the U.S., be issued a U.S. passport, etc.  Despite the many advantages of U.S. citizenship, it should also come as no surprise that people sometimes do things that make their path to U.S. citizenship more challenging.  These mistakes are a part of life.  But do these mistakes prevent a person from being granted U.S. citizenship? 

Permanent Resident Status Based on Employment

By Reeves Immigration

If you are a professional, skilled or unskilled worker, you may be admitted to the United States under the employment-based, third preference visa category (EB-3). Under the EB-3 preference category, a person with a full-time job offer from a U.S. employer is eligible for permanent resident status (green card) if certain criteria are met.

American Citizen Finally Receives Her U.S. Passport

By Reeves Immigration

The United States Department of State is understandably cautious before they issue a person a U.S. passport.  They are determined to avoid issuing a passport to person, who is only fraudulently claiming to be a citizen of the United States. 

A Green Card Is Still Possible Despite the Petitioner’s Death

By Reeves Immigration

Losing a beloved family member is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life.  And this tragic event can become even more heartbreaking if it also means that you also lose the privilege of being granted permanent resident status in the U.S. (green card). 

Green Card Marriages Are Not A Realistic Option

By Reeves Immigration

Many people mistakenly believe that marrying a U.S. citizen will guarantee them permanent resident status (“green card”). However, the reality is that obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen is far more difficult than simply filing an application and awaiting the arrival of a green card.

Becoming A U.S. Citizen Despite Prior Mistakes

By Reeves Immigration

Many people dream of becoming a U.S citizen so that they may vote in elections, help their parents immigrate to the U.S., be issued a U.S. passport, etc.  Despite the many advantages of U.S. citizenship, it should also come as no surprise that people sometimes do things that make their path to U.S. citizenship more challenging.  These mistakes are a part of life.  Do these mistakes prevent a person from being granted U.S. citizenship? Thankfully, they frequently do not.

Important Issues Regarding Student Visas

By Reeves Immigration

An average of 800,000 foreign nationals obtain student visas to the United States each year. These student visas, known as F-1, J-1, and M-1 visas, allow them to lawfully reside and study in America.