The Law Office Of Susan Han

Not necessarily. A Request for Evidence (RFE) usually means USCIS needs more information to approve the case. It’s not a denial. The risk comes from responding late, responding partially, or sending disorganized evidence.The deadline is listed on the RFE notice....

Adjustment of Status sounds like legal jargon—and, sure, it kind of is. But the idea behind it is simple. It’s the process that lets certain immigrants already in the United States apply for permanent residency (a Green Card) without having to leave the country....

A Green Card—officially called lawful permanent residency—isn’t just paperwork. It’s stability. It’s the ability to live and work in the United States without constantly checking visa expiration dates or worrying about your future. For millions of immigrants,...

When someone holds Temporary Protected Status (TPS), they’re usually living with two competing feelings: relief and uncertainty. Relief because TPS gives safety and stability in the middle of dangerous conditions back home—war, natural disaster, or political...

For many families, the dream of living together in the United States begins with a petition and a promise — the promise of sponsorship. Family-based immigrant visas serve as one of the most meaningful pathways to permanent residency, allowing U.S. citizens and...

A green card is more than a piece of plastic—it represents stability, opportunity, and a future in the United States. Officially called a permanent resident card, it allows non-citizens to live and work in the U.S. legally. But not all green cards are the same....

Welcome! If you’re a Lawful Permanent Resident—an LPR—your green card is more than plastic. It’s your permission to build a life here: work, study, raise a family, start a business, set down roots. Knowing your rights and responsibilities helps you protect that...

If you’re planning an immigration filing this year, timing is strategy. USCIS lists up-to-date processing ranges for each form and office, and those numbers move. Understanding the 2025 landscape—what’s faster, what still drags, and where premium processing...

Securing a green card is more than just an immigration milestone—it’s a gateway to stability, opportunity, and long-term roots in the United States. For thousands of immigrants each year, a green card opens doors to lawful employment, social benefits, and,...