Your naturalization interview is on the calendar, and now the nerves are setting in. Did I fill everything out correctly? What if I forget a document? What if they ask about a trip I don't even remember taking? I hear versions of these questions from nearly every client in the weeks before their interview, and I always tell them the same thing: that worry means you're taking this seriously, not that something is wrong. After years of sitting across the table from people in th

If you are preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship, you may be wondering whether something that happened years ago can still affect your application today. Maybe you had a problem with your taxes, were arrested or received a citation, spent a long period of time outside the United States, or had an immigration issue that you thought was already in the past. These are very common concerns, and the answer is not always as simple as saying that something is either “too old to ma

For many couples, getting a marriage-based green card feels like the finish line. After months of forms, supporting documents, and waiting for USCIS to make a decision, receiving that card is a big moment. But if you received your permanent residence through marriage and you had been married for less than two years when you became a permanent resident, you may have received a conditional green card. In that case, there is another important step ahead: filing Form I-751 to rem

One of the questions we hear most often from couples in Olympia and across Western Washington is simple: "If we are legally married, can USCIS still deny our marriage green card?" It is an understandable question. For many couples, marriage is one of the biggest decisions of their lives, and it can feel confusing to learn that a valid marriage certificate is only one piece of the immigration process. The truth is that USCIS can deny a marriage-based green card even when a cou

Hello downtown Olympia! When Lisa Seifert decided to move her immigration law office to Olympia’s historic Security Building, it was a...

President Biden did try to make a path toward residence for a very deserving group -- those who are married to U.S. Citizens who have...

On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced executive actions using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These...

Change is inevitable. Whether for school, work, family or better prospects, studies show the average American will move nearly a dozen...

Do you have extraordinary ability in the arts? We are starting to offer Visa services for creative professionals! These O-1 and P-1 visas...

Katey & Alonso Client Story Each client at Seifert Law has their own unique immigration experience and case. Today we’re featuring the...

How did you first hear about Seifert Law Offices? I needed an attorney and searched for who was the best person for me on the internet....

Name: Jerry & Yuan Yuan How did you first hear about Seifert Law Offices? Jerry: When we decided to have my wife, who is a Canadian...