Can You Overstay Your Visa While Waiting for a Green Card?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

It is possible to overstay your visa while waiting for your green card. This article explains what a visa overstay is and how it may affect your immigration status. What Does it Mean to Overstay Your Visa? Visa overstay generally occurs when a...

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How Can an Arrest Affect Your Immigration Status?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Monday, November 14, 2022.

An arrest can put your immigration status in jeopardy. In fact, sometimes the most serious consequence of an arrest isn’t the fines or the jail time you may face—it’s the threat to your permission to remain in the United States legally. If ...

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What to Do If the Police Ask About Your Immigration Status

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Even if you’re very careful and try to follow all the rules, you may come into contact with the police at a traffic stop, at your home or on your job site. If you do, they may ask about your immigration status. Here’s what to do. Use Your Rig...

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Understanding the Different Types of Immigration Status

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Monday, April 18, 2022.

United States immigration law is known for being confusing. Many complex processes must be followed and requirements must be met. Even immigration status is complex. There are actually four general types of immigration status, not just one. Her...

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