Immigration FAQ
移民常见问题
Answers to questions I hear most often from families, professionals and investors. This is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Contact me to discuss your case.
以下是家庭、专业人士和投资人最常问的问题。本页内容为一般性信息，并非针对您个人情况的法律意见。联系我讨论您的案件。
Getting started
入门
Do I need an immigration attorney?
You are not required to have one, but many petitions are denied or delayed because the evidence does not answer the questions an officer will ask. An attorney helps you choose the right category, anticipate problems and build the record before you file.
我需要聘请移民律师吗？
法律上并非强制，但许多申请因证据未能回应移民官的疑问而被拒或延误。律师可以帮助您选择合适的类别，预判问题，并在递交前准备好完整的材料。
Do you offer consultations in Mandarin?
Yes. The office works in Mandarin, with capability in Japanese and Korean.
可以用中文咨询吗？
可以。本所提供普通话服务，并可使用日语和韩语沟通。
Where are you located, and do you work with clients elsewhere?
I serve clients in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley. Because immigration law is federal, I can represent clients anywhere in the United States.
您在哪里？是否为外地客户服务？
我为西湖村、千橡市及康尼霍谷的客户提供服务。由于移民法属于联邦法律，我可以代理全美各地的客户。
Family-based green cards
亲属移民绿卡
What is the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing?
Adjustment of status lets an eligible person who is already in the United States apply for a green card without leaving. Consular processing is used when the beneficiary is abroad and completes the process through a U.S. embassy or consulate. Which one applies depends on where the beneficiary is and their immigration history.
身份调整和领馆程序有什么区别？
身份调整（Adjustment of Status）适用于已在美国境内且符合条件的申请人，无需离境即可申请绿卡。领馆程序（Consular Processing）适用于身在海外的受益人，通过美国使领馆完成申请。适用哪一种取决于受益人所在地及其移民记录。
What evidence do I need for a marriage-based green card?
USCIS looks for proof that the marriage is genuine, such as a joint lease or mortgage, joint bank accounts, shared insurance, photos together over time and statements from people who know you as a couple.
婚姻绿卡需要哪些证据？
移民局需要证明婚姻真实，例如共同租约或房贷、联名银行账户、共同保险、不同时期的合照，以及熟悉你们夫妻关系的亲友声明。
Can I work or travel while my green card application is pending?
Applicants who adjust status can usually request a work permit and a travel document with their application. Leaving the United States without the travel document can cause USCIS to treat the application as abandoned, so speak with an attorney before any travel.
绿卡申请期间可以工作或出境吗？
在美国境内申请身份调整的人，通常可以同时申请工作许可和旅行证件（回美证）。未取得旅行证件就离开美国，可能导致移民局视为放弃申请，因此出行前请先咨询律师。
Employment-based immigration
职业移民
What is the National Interest Waiver (NIW)?
The NIW lets certain EB-2 applicants skip the job offer and labor certification requirements. You generally need to show that your work has substantial merit and national importance, that you are well positioned to advance it, and that waiving the requirements would benefit the United States.
什么是国家利益豁免（NIW）？
NIW 允许符合条件的 EB-2 申请人免除工作邀请和劳工证要求。一般需要证明您的工作具有重大价值和国家重要性，您有能力推进该工作，并且豁免这些要求对美国有利。
Should I file under EB-1A or the NIW?
EB-1A is for people with extraordinary ability shown by sustained national or international acclaim. The NIW standard focuses on the importance of your proposed work. Many scientists qualify for one or both, and some file both. The right choice depends on your record and your goals. Learn more about EB-1, NIW and H-1B.
应该申请 EB-1A 还是 NIW？
EB-1A 适用于在其领域内获得持续的国内或国际认可的杰出人才；NIW 则侧重于您拟从事工作的重要性。许多科学家符合其中一项或两项条件，部分人会同时申请。合适的选择取决于您的履历和目标。了解 EB-1、NIW 及 H-1B。
Investors
投资移民
What is the most important part of an EB-5 petition?
Documenting the lawful source and path of the invested funds is often the most scrutinized part of the petition. Starting early on these records makes a significant difference. Learn more about EB-5.
EB-5 申请中最重要的部分是什么？
证明投资资金的合法来源和资金路径，通常是申请中审查最严格的部分。尽早整理这些记录非常重要。了解 EB-5。
Citizenship
入籍
When can I apply for U.S. citizenship?
Most permanent residents can apply after five years of permanent residence, or after three years if they have been married to and living with a U.S. citizen. USCIS allows the application to be filed up to 90 days before you reach that point. Learn more about naturalization.
什么时候可以申请美国公民？
大多数永久居民在获得绿卡五年后可以申请入籍；与美国公民结婚并共同生活的，三年后即可申请。移民局允许在满足期限前 90 天内提前递交申请。了解入籍。
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