Benefits
New Immigration Benefits
05/12/07 Filed in: U.S. | Immigration
New Immigration Benefits
Under a new immigration law, certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can immediately obtain immigration benefits under new “K” and “V” visa categories implemented by the INS.
The newly created V non-immigrant status allows certain spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents (“LPR”) to reside and work in the United States while waiting to obtain immigrant (“Green Card”) status. The most important benefit of V status is that qualifying spouses and children of LPR’s who are illegally in the U.S. at this time can immediately apply for V status and obtain employment authorization. A person granted V non-immigrant status must still wait until his/her immigrant visa number (priority date) becomes available before applying for a Green Card.
Under a new immigration law, certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can immediately obtain immigration benefits under new “K” and “V” visa categories implemented by the INS.
The newly created V non-immigrant status allows certain spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents (“LPR”) to reside and work in the United States while waiting to obtain immigrant (“Green Card”) status. The most important benefit of V status is that qualifying spouses and children of LPR’s who are illegally in the U.S. at this time can immediately apply for V status and obtain employment authorization. A person granted V non-immigrant status must still wait until his/her immigrant visa number (priority date) becomes available before applying for a Green Card.