USCIS Filing Fees are Increasing Oct. 2, 2020 USCIS fees are going up on average 20%. But for people who want to become a U.S. citizen, they are going to…
Nadine HeitzAugust 6, 2020
Have you ever been offered legal advice from a notario publico in the United States? There’s a common misconception out there that these people are lawyers. They aren’t! In today’s…
Nadine HeitzJune 10, 2020
Hot off the press! USCIS has published a snazzy brochure to inform the public of the new procedures related to COVID-19 safety measures when they reopen to the public. So…
Nadine HeitzMay 26, 2020
UPDATE: Trump has again extended this ban by another 3 months after it ran out on Dec. 31, 2020. Click here for more information. As you’ve likely heard, President Trump issued a proclamation…
Nadine HeitzMay 7, 2020
The immigration process opens you up to scrutiny by the U.S. government. Whether you’re trying to get asylum status, citizenship, your green card, or even just a visa, it is…
Nadine HeitzApril 6, 2020
It is important to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the people they grant green cards to do NOT become public charges. A public charge is someone who relies…
Nadine HeitzMarch 20, 2020
You may have heard of self-petitioning under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as a potential path towards lawful permanent residency. But did you know that you don’t have to…
Nadine HeitzFebruary 13, 2020
Are you a green card holder? Have you considered taking the steps to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? At Heitz Immigration Law, we’ve met many people who have been lawful…
Nadine HeitzJanuary 27, 2020
Sometimes people use marriage as a way to defraud the U.S. Department of Homeland Security -- a U.S. citizen will marry a foreign national in return for cash or favors…
Nadine HeitzDecember 20, 2019
