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IR2 visa explained: process, timeline & tips

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…

IR5 visa explained: process, timeline & tips

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…

Violence Against Women Act For Parents (VAWA)

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…

O-1B Success Story

After facing challenges with obtaining an O-1B: Individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry, a German Television and Movie Script Writer turned to us for help. This client was struggling…

Receiving a vaccine waiver without holding religious beliefs

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…

I-601 Success Story

After visiting the United States with her husband, who is a United States citizen, our client decided that she would like to adjust status to become a Permanent Resident. This client disagreed with the imposed vaccination requirements, so, alongside an…

How to get Family based green card whilst living in Italy

The U.S Embassy in Naples, Italy supplies Italians, who have a sponsor in the U.S, a green card, pending success. In 2023, 441 Family based green cards were issued to Italians with a family member with U.S citizenship. Here we…

O-1 Visa Success Story

After facing challenges with obtaining an O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa, a Technical 3D artist turned to us for help. This client was struggling with processing her O-1 Visa, despite having an exemplary track record of working with well known household…

CR-1 or IR-1 spouse visa, what’s best for me?

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…

How to get Family based green card whilst living in Hungary

The US Embassy in Budapest, Hungary serves Hungarian citizens and residents of Hungary who are applying for Immigrant Visas. In 2023, 107 Family based green cards were issued to Hungarians with a family member with U.S citizenship. Here we will…

Receiving a vaccine waiver if you have previously had a vaccine

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…

Success Story: I-601 Vaccine Waiver approved in 20 days

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…

Success Story: Vaccine Waiver Approved in 26 Days

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 Blue Lake Law is delighted to share that we have been able to achieve a…

How to avoid taking vaccines when applying for a U.S. Green Card

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 Everyone who applies for Legal Permanent Resident Status (also known as a Green Card) in…

Receiving a waiver if you’re only missing the COVID-19 and/or Flu vaccine

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…

Current COVID-19 Vaccination requirements for Immigrant Visas processed through the US Consulate in Bern, Switzerland

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 Immigrant Visa applicants in Switzerland, including those applying for Family Based and Employment Based Green…

Filing I-130 at a Consular Post in Exceptional Circumstances: Expediting your Green Card while outside of the United States

Filing an I-130 petition for alien relatives is a crucial step in the process of immigrating to the United States. In most cases, these petitions are filed within the United States with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However, exceptional…

Visa Eligibility and Mental Health: Understanding Class “A” and Class “B” Conditions

In the world of visa applications, medical evaluations play a significant role in determining an applicant's eligibility. One crucial aspect of this process is assessing an applicant's physical and mental health, particularly when associated with harmful behaviors. The U.S. Department…