Direct Consular Filing for US Military Spouses in Germany

If you're stationed in Germany and met your husband or wife there, you will likely be balancing your military duties with your family life far from home. One of the biggest concerns for many service people is how to bring…

For many businesses in Germany, trading in the United States can represent a substantial step toward growth. Whether you are exporting specialist products, providing high-value services, or looking to establish a foothold inside America to reach new clients, you will…

Marrying the one you love is a big and life-changing moment for both you and your partner. It’s a time of excitement, nervousness, anticipation, and can be stressful. Whether you or your partner lives in the US, to have your…

If you're a U.S. citizen residing in Poland and seeking to bring a close family member to the United States, you may be eligible for a significantly faster process than the standard USCIS route. Under specific circumstances, Direct Consular Filing…

If you’re a U.S. citizen planning to bring your spouse, child, or other family member from Germany to live with you permanently in the United States, the first step is filing Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative.  At Blue Lake…

If you're a U.S. citizen living in Italy and seeking to bring a close family member to the United States, you may not need to face the long wait times typically associated with USCIS processing. Under certain conditions, Direct Consular…

If you're a U.S. citizen living in the United Kingdom and hoping to bring a close family member to the United States, you don’t have to be stuck in months-long wait times through USCIS. Instead, you may qualify for Direct…

Losing a spouse is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a person can go through. For those going through the grieving process, frustrations can be increased alongside plans to immigrate to the U.S. In this blog, we’ll discuss the…

What is an IR2 visa? The IR2 visa is an Immediate Relative visa designed for children of United States citizens. It grants a green card (lawful permanent residency) upon arrival in the United States, allowing the child to live, study…

What is an IR5 visa? An IR5 visa is a type of U.S. immigration visa specifically designed for parents of U.S. Citizens or permanent residents who are 21 years old or older. Falling under the “Immediate Relative” visa category, the…

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for certain individuals, including parents, to seek immigration support in the United States. While the Violence Against Women Act is mostly known for protecting spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens…

Typically, people tend to believe a vaccine waiver is offered only to those who hold religious beliefs, though this isn’t true. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the other routes available for those looking for a vaccine waiver in the…

If you’re a spouse of a US Citizen, and looking to move to the US, there are two main visas that may be best for you - CR-1 and IR-1 spouse visas. In this post, we’ll go into more detail…

Working through the complexities of U.S. immigration law often requires extra attention, especially when working with vaccination requirements. Vaccination is a critical component of US immigration, and is very often required for immigration, but what happens if you have previously…

Please note: COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a requirement for U.S. Green Cards. Please see here for the vaccines that are required for US immigration I am happy to announce that Blue Lake Law secured an I-601 vaccine waiver approval…

Please note: COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a requirement for U.S. Green Cards. Please see here for the vaccines that are required for US immigration When applying for U.S. Immigration, meeting all vaccination requirements is a standard part of the…