Marriage-Based Green Card: Answers to the Most FAQ

Marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is one of the most common — and misunderstood — paths to obtaining a green card. Online searches reveal recurring questions, confusion, and misinformation. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about the marriage-based green card process. 1. Does marrying a U.S. citizen automatically give you […]

Visa E-2 pour les Français : contrairement aux idées reçues, Trump ne l’a jamais supprimé

Depuis plusieurs années, de nombreux entrepreneurs et investisseurs français s’interrogent : le visa E-2 est-il toujours accessible aux Français, notamment après les politiques migratoires de Donald Trump ? La réponse est claire : oui, le visa E-2 est toujours pleinement en vigueur pour les ressortissants français, et il n’a jamais été supprimé ni suspendu sous l’administration Trump. Le […]

Latest Update on 78 Countries & What It Means for Marriage-Based Immigration

Arif Law Offices, P.C.📧 contact@ariflawofficespc.com📞 France: +33 1 78 96 87 34📞 United States: +1 949 994 6100 Introduction Recent immigration policy developments — including a new Presidential Proclamation and expanded restrictions affecting immigrant visa processing for up to 75-78 countries — have created profound changes for marriage-based petitions (I-130 family petitions, CR-1/IR-1 visas, K-1 fiancé(e) visas, and consular processing). These changes […]

France’s New French Language Requirements for Residence Permits and Citizenship

Overview of the New French Immigration Language Law France has adopted new legislation that significantly strengthens French language requirements for foreigners applying for long-term residence permits and French citizenship. These measures are part of the Immigration and Integration Law of 26 January 2024, with most provisions entering into force on 1 January 2026. The reform affects applicants for: The […]

The EB1A Visa: Your Pathway to a U.S. Green Card for Extraordinary Ability

The EB1A Visa: Your Pathway to a U.S. Green Card for Extraordinary Ability   If you’ve achieved excellence in your field—whether in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics—the EB1A visa may be your fast track to permanent residence in the United States. At Arif Law Offices, P.C., we specialize in helping talented professionals, artists, […]