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APPLYING FOR A GREEN CARD THROUGH MARRIAGE: TYPES OF ENTRIES INTO THE UNITED STATES PODCAST EPISODE TWO   Introduction In this episode, I discuss the different types of entries into the United States and why this is important in determining if an immigrant married to a U.S. citizen can file for a green card while […]

PODCAST EPISODE ONE   Introduction Welcome to the first episode of U.S. Immigration Knowledge Blocks. My name is Jon Jessen. I am a lawyer who  been practicing immigration law in the United States for more than 25 years. I have represented thousands of clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, otherwise known as USCIS, which […]

On July 06, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced that foreign students with an F-1 visa (temporary visa issued to a foreign student for the purpose of attending a full-time academic program in the U.S.) or M-1 visa (temporary visa issued to a foreign student for the purpose of attending a full-time […]

In recent months President Trump issued two executive orders (Presidential Proclamations) which affect an immigrant’s ability to enter or remain in the U.S. legally with a visa.  The following is a summary of the two orders. On April 23, 2020, and for a period of 60 days, immigrants will not be allowed to enter the […]

Due to the ongoing travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many immigrants currently visiting the U.S. are asking if they can extend their stay.  The B-1/B-2 Visa and the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are two common ways immigrants visit the United States. In this post we will explain how to extend your […]