McBean Immigration Law

Jamaican Client Gets Green Card in Five Months Despite Living in Different States

We are happy to announce our client’s approval for permanent residency in just over five months!

This swift approval marked a significant turning point, opening the door to opportunities she had long dreamed of and allowing her to fully embrace her marriage and future in the United States.

Our client first approached our firm in August 2023, seeking a fresh start and determined to pursue her path to permanent residency.

Having entered the U.S. nearly a decade earlier on a B-2 visa, she had faced numerous challenges, including a previous immigration petition initiated by her father that had been abandoned years before.

Although married to a U.S. citizen, she and her husband were living apart due to life circumstances.

While she worked in Maryland, her husband resided in New York City and was unemployed, complicating their financial situation.

Despite the distance, their bond remained strong, with daily conversations keeping them connected as they dreamed of a future together. 

During our initial consultation, we carefully listened to her story and explored her options.

We developed a tailored strategy to help her secure permanent residency.

One challenge was her husband’s unemployment, which could have affected their financial eligibility.

To overcome this, we included a joint sponsor in the application, providing an extra layer of security and ensuring the financial requirements were met.

We prepared a thorough package of supporting documents.

These included lease agreements and bank statements as well as communication records that highlighted their daily interactions despite living apart.

We also gathered heartfelt letters of support from friends and family, providing evidence of the genuine nature of their marriage.

To meet the financial requirements, the joint sponsor provided essential documentation, including a valid U.S. passport, employment verification letters, and tax returns, showing his ability to support the couple.

On March 25, 2024, we submitted her application, and remarkably, just over five months later, on September 15, 2024, she received the life-changing news: her application had been approved!

With her permanent residency secured, she is now ready to take the next steps in her life, embracing new opportunities with confidence.

We are honored to have played a role in transforming her dreams into reality.

Our commitment to providing personalized, strategic support is what drives us to deliver exceptional results for our clients, helping them overcome challenges and build the future they deserve.

If you or someone you know needs help with an immigration caseclick here to request a consultation with an attorney.   

P.S. Every case is different. Past successes do not guarantee similar future outcomes. Consult a licensed immigration lawyer to discuss your unique situation.

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McBean Law, PLLC is a New York immigration law firm and your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of immigration law in the United States. From family-based visas to employment-based green cards, we specialize in guiding clients through every aspect of the immigration process with expertise and compassion. We help clients with obtaining waivers, removal defense, motions and appeals, humanitarian requests, consular processing, and naturalization and citizenship. With a focus on personalized support and a proven track record of success, our experienced team of New York immigration lawyers is here to help you achieve your dreams of a brighter future in the United States.

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