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Legal Opinion Letter for Immigrants Facing Charges in California
Many U.S. states allow defendants in criminal proceedings to get a legal opinion letter to inform the court of immigration consequences.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 29, 20226 min read


8 Important Tips for a U.S. Visa Interview
8 Practical Tips for a U.S. Visa Interview

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 28, 20225 min read


How to Easily Request a U.S. Naturalization Petition Record from NARA
You can apply for a naturalization petition record from the U.S. National Records Archive (“NARA”). This can be useful for certain European

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Second Citizenship With NO Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement whatsoever for the vast majority of the citizenship by descent programs referenced. Eponymous citizenship

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Medical Exam (I-693) Instructions for Adjustment of Status
If you’re applying for adjustment of status, you likely need to obtain a medical examination. The medical examination must be by a USCIS app

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Aug 13, 20222 min read


How to Make a USCIS Expedite Request
How to make a USCIS expedite request.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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How to Get an FBI Background Check Apostilled [Updated for 2025]
In this video, I explain how to get your FBI background check apostilled by the U.S. office of authentications.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 31, 20224 min read


You Just Got Your Green Card! Now What?
Here is the list of eight things all new green card holders need to know after becoming permanent residents.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 30, 20225 min read


How to Prove “Continuous Residence” in a Naturalization (N-400) Application
USCIS often challenges a naturalization applicant’s continuous residence when the applicant has had a continuous absence from the USA.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 28, 20228 min read


How to Request a Ship Passenger Manifest Record from NARA
This article explains how to get a NARA ship (i.e. passenger arrival) manifest record, step by step.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
May 15, 20222 min read


4 California Laws that Help Immigrants
Here are four California laws that protect immigrants in the workplace, and court system.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 27, 20224 min read


Hungarian Citizenship by Descent (Simplified Naturalization)
Ancestors of Hungarians may want to look to their old country roots for a second citizenship.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 24, 20227 min read


Why Americans Are Chasing Second Citizenship
The pandemic has seen a wave of Americans looking to increase their rights of mobility and rights of residency in other countries.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 23, 20224 min read


2nd Citizenship: FBI Background Check Complete Guide
If you’ve lived in the United States for at least six months and you’re applying for citizenship in another country, you’ll likely have to g

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 13, 20226 min read


Before the 90 Days - Episode 15 Cold and Calculated (Immigration Breakdown #2)
Memphis & Hamza deal with a lot in this episode. First of all, they get married which means Hamza is no longer eligible for a K-1 visa becau

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 27, 20224 min read


Before the 90 Days - Episode 14 Disappearing Act (Immigration Breakdown #1)
By Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq. In the 90 Day Fiancé Immigration Breakdown we analyze each episode to talk about how the ups and...

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 25, 20224 min read


“Semi-Citizenships”: A Plan B for Your Mobility Portfolio (Part 1)
What is a "semi-citizenship" and which countries offer them?

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 19, 20226 min read


Slovak Living Abroad Certificate - My Experience Applying
If you have a direct ancestor that was an ethnic Slovak, you may qualify for a Slovak Living Abroad (“SLA”) certificate.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 14, 20226 min read


Slovak Citizenship by Descent - How to Prepare!
How to prepare by gathering documents for Slovakia's brand new citizenship by DESCENT program!

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Feb 17, 20224 min read


6 Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen!
Here are the top six benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen.

Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Feb 6, 20225 min read
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