For many immigrants, receiving a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is an important step toward building a life in the United States. However, if you’ve been married for less than two years at the time your green card is granted, you will receive what’s known as a conditional green card. This card is valid for only two years and is meant to ensure that the marriage is bona fide and not entered into for immigration purposes.

To maintain your lawful permanent resident status, you must take timely steps to remove the conditions on your green card before it expires. Failing to do so can jeopardize your immigration status and could lead to removal proceedings. The process involves filing a Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, and providing evidence that your marriage was entered into in good faith.

Applying for a marriage-based green card is a significant milestone, but it can also be a complex legal process filled with documentation, deadlines, and interviews. If you’re married to a U.S. citizen, working with an experienced marriage-based immigration lawyer can dramatically simplify the process, minimize delays, and reduce stress.

Obtaining a green card through marriage is one of the most common pathways to lawful permanent residency in the United States. For LGBTQ couples, the process offers a vital opportunity to live and build a future together, free from barriers imposed by discriminatory laws abroad. While U.S. immigration law treats same-sex marriages equally, navigating the […]

Are you ready to build a life in the United States and unlock the full potential of U.S. citizenship? This 2024 guide to U.S. citizenship from Casais & Prias has everything you need to know about becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization. Understanding Naturalization in 2024: Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen Naturalization is the […]

Gaining entry into the United States is in high demand. If you are facing expedited removal proceedings, you need the assistance of an experienced Coral Gables immigration lawyer. Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be daunting, especially for those seeking refuge and protection in the United States. One significant aspect of this process is […]

The path to citizenship is lengthy, but with the help of an Orlando LGBT immigration lawyer, your same-sex spouse can become a naturalized citizen more easily than attempting the process on your own. The U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, giving same-sex couples the same rights as opposite-sex couples. These rights extend to […]

Multiple avenues are available to asylum seekers looking for a better life in the United States. Our Florida asylum lawyer explains the best route to asylum and why it is preferable to come to the U.S. legally. The escalating unrest, persecution, and discrimination worldwide are fueling a surge in asylum-seeking. Notably, countries such as Cuba, […]

On your journey to becoming a naturalized citizen, having a Miami naturalization lawyer by your side is beneficial. Here is how we can help you make the transition from a green card holder to a U.S. citizen. Applying for naturalization in the U.S. is an exciting decision, but you likely have many questions about how […]

We get questions daily about how the naturalization process works for same-sex couples. Here, our Hialeah citizenship lawyer answers the most common inquiries we receive. As a firm that focuses on both immigration and LGBTQ law, we have a unique perspective to offer guidance on how to best navigate U.S. law regarding same-sex marriage and […]

Applying for U.S. naturalization is exciting, but it can be complicated without legal counsel. Our Miami naturalization attorney can help. If you want to become a naturalized citizen to be with your U.S. citizen spouse or for another reason, the first step is to fill out an application. Having an attorney knowledgeable in immigration law […]

If you are married to a U.S. citizen and want to become a naturalized citizen, there is a process you must follow. To ensure that you do not miss a step, follow the advice of our immigration attorney to gain Florida citizenship through marriage. The most common question our law firm gets regarding Florida citizenship […]

When seeking naturalization in the United States, one step of the process is your USCIS interview. Here is why having your Miami citizenship attorney with you is in your best interest. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has established a ten-step process for naturalization. Once your preliminary application has been processed, the next step […]

Seeking asylum in the United States is an option for individuals from foreign countries in specific situations. To navigate the asylum process more efficiently, enlisting the assistance of an experienced asylum attorney can be beneficial. Here, managing partner Rolando Casais, Jr. explains the asylum process. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), […]

The rules for family reunification are changing. If you are a non-citizen family member or a U.S. citizen trying to gain Green Card status for a foreign family member, our Hialeah immigration attorney can help you navigate the process. New family reunification parole procedures were recently introduced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]

With the end of Title 42, those seeking political asylum in Florida are facing new challenges. Here, we outline the new rules and how the transit ban may affect U.S. immigration. On May 11, 2023, the pandemic-era immigration policy known as Title 42 expired. Title 42 allowed U.S. officials to turn away those seeking political […]

U.S. immigration policies seem to change month by month, and it can be challenging to keep up. Our Miami immigration attorney outlines the latest updates that could affect you and your family. Those seeking refuge in the United States because of poor humanitarian conditions in their home countries can turn to policies that allow immigrants […]

Part of the Florida humanitarian parole program is having a sponsor in the U.S. This need has given rise to sponsorship scams, as our immigration attorney explains. Earlier this year, the Biden administration widened the humanitarian parole program to include citizens of Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba. The program was created to give refuge to […]

Same-sex couples have the same immigration rights in the U.S. as heterosexual couples. However, obtaining citizenship through marriage can be more of a challenge, as our Miami Beach immigration lawyer explains. After the Defense of Marriage Act was deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013, same-sex couples can enjoy the same immigration benefits […]

Although same-sex married couples have the same rights as heterosexual married couples, immigration for same-sex spouses can pose some challenges, which is why you need a Miami citizenship lawyer to help with your case. Managing partner Rolando Casais, Jr. explains the LGBT asylum process. The Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in […]

During President Biden’s recent trip to the southern U.S. border, he announced new policies that could affect immigration in Florida. Read on to see how those policies could affect you and your loved ones. Title 42 was enacted in 2020 as a public health order that allowed U.S. Border Patrol to expel those crossing the […]

Immigration from Central America is nothing new but it has reached a level never seen before as a record number of people seek to gain asylum in the United States. In the fiscal year 2022, over 2 million non-Americans crossed the U.S./Mexico border into the United States seeking asylum. In Florida, one in five residents […]

There is a new path to lawful Venezuelan immigration to Florida under a recent agreement between the U.S. and Mexican governments. Our immigration attorneys explain how it works. Immigration at the southern border of the United States has been surging for over a year. Many individuals looking to move to the U.S. are from the […]

If you marry your partner overseas, do you know how your new spouse can become a citizen of the United States? Our lawyers answer your questions about gay marriage and citizenship. In today’s world of technology and ease of travel, we are forming more relationships with people around the world. When one of those relationships […]

Bringing your non-citizen fiancé to the U.S. can be a complex process, and there are important details to understand. Here, we address your questions regarding obtaining a same-sex fiancé visa in Hialeah. Getting married to a person of the same gender in the United States follows a clear procedure. With its legal acceptance in all […]

  When you are applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, you need someone to guide you through the process. Here are some tips from a Coral Gables citizenship and naturalization attorney. Read on to hear immigration attorney Rolando Casais, Jr. explain the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Being a citizen of a country typically […]

Navigating same-sex marriage within immigration law demands expertise from a specialized firm. Discover how our Miami LGBT attorney can support and guide you through your case. LGBTQ+ couples often face an uphill battle when dealing with their immigration cases. There are many laws and regulations to work around that can be quite complicated to anyone […]

If you are a male that wants to apply for citizenship in the United States, and at any time between your 18th and 26th birthday you live in the US, you are required to register for the Selective Service. But what happens if you fail to register with the Selective Service and want to apply […]

As an immigration attorney, clients often ask what types of visas are available in order to live and work in the United States. The answer is that there are only two ways to live and work in the U.S. – through family or through work. Visa Through Family Through family, you would need a United […]

Frequently, clients who have partners living outside the United States inquire about the distinctions between a fiancée visa and a marriage visa. There are many types of visas, so the difference between a fiancée visa and a marriage visa is important to understand. At Casais & Prias, we get questions about this distinction often, and […]

When navigating your immigration process, you should seek help from a law firm that you can trust. Below, we will break down the essential things you should look for when deciding which Miami immigration lawyer is best qualified to represent your case. There are many reasons you should partner with an trustworthy immigration attorney as […]

Applying for a change in immigration status might seem daunting, but a skilled Coral Gables immigration law firm can guide you through the process. The attorneys at Casais & Prias, based in our Coral Gables immigration law firm, possess extensive experience across a wide spectrum of immigration services. They stand prepared to assist you with […]

On March 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, until September 9, 2022. Scroll to the end to hear Rolando Casais, Jr., a founding partner of Casais & Prias, explain Temporary Protected Status. Temporary Protected Status is a temporary immigration status […]

When a U.S. Citizen files an immigration petition on behalf of their non-citizen same-sex spouse, the couple will need to attend an interview before a USCIS officer. It is important that you adequately prepare and get yourself organized for the interview. At the interview, the officer will review the applications filed as well as all […]

How Do I Know I Have Accrued Unlawful Presence? Read on to hear Immigration Attorney Rolando Casais, Jr. explain what to do if you have accrued Unlawful Presence. There are two ways you could have accrued unlawful presence in the United States and Casais & Prias, PLLC. is here to explain what you need to […]

There are many requirements you must meet, so you may be asking, “Am I eligible for naturalization?” We’re here to explain. Scroll down to hear Attorney Rolando Casais, Jr. explain the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen. The terms citizenship and naturalization may seem interchangeable but they are slightly different. Citizenship is given at birth […]