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September 23, 2026
Can a U.S. citizen sponsor a foreign-born parent for a Green Card? Learn about parent Green Card requirements and immigration options in Washington, DC, and how Carlsen Immigration PLLC can assist.
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August 26, 2026
Learn what may happen if your work visa expires while your green card is pending, including rules for employment authorization, EADs, adjustment of status, and maintaining lawful status. Carlsen Immigration PLLC provides immigration legal assistance to individuals navigating the U.S. green card process.
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July 28, 2026
Missed a USCIS appointment? Learn the possible consequences, how to request a new appointment, and how Carlsen Immigration PLLC can help protect your immigration case.
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June 26, 2026
Learn what happens after your green card is approved, including your rights, responsibilities, travel rules, and path to U.S. citizenship. Carlsen Immigration PLLC provides legal assistance to immigrants throughout the United States.
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May 29, 2026
Failing the U.S. citizenship test does not always mean your naturalization journey is over. Learn what happens after a failed citizenship test and how Carlsen Immigration PLLC can help immigrants across the United States pursue U.S. citizenship.
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April 8, 2026
Learn the difference between deportation and removal in U.S. immigration law, how removal proceedings work, and what options may be available to protect your status.
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March 20, 2026
Can undocumented immigrants get married in the U.S.? Learn how marriage laws apply regardless of immigration status and what it means for your immigration options with guidance from Carlsen Immigration PLLC.
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February 18, 2026
Learn when unlawful presence begins and how it can trigger three-year or ten-year reentry bars. Carlsen Immigration PLLC provides legal assistance to immigrants throughout the United States.
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January 31, 2026
Learn how to appeal a denied immigration petition, understand your options, and take the next steps after a USCIS denial with guidance from Carlsen Immigration PLLC.
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December 31, 2025
Learn how the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) affects family-based immigration, who must sign it, financial requirements, and how Carlsen Immigration PLLC assists immigrants and sponsors throughout the process.
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