LANCASTER IMMIGRATION LAW BLOG
The impact of criminal charges on immigration status
Being accused or convicted of a crime can negatively impact the immigration status of a non-citizen in the United States. As a result, non-citizens facing criminal charges should be familiar with immigration laws and how interaction with the criminal justice system...
How to replace or renew your permanent resident card
Your Permanent Resident Card proves you are allowed to be in the country. It is also known as a Green Card. Make sure it is correct and up to date. If you are 18 years old or more, you must always carry it. If the police stop you, they could cause you problems if you...
4 ways you can lose your Green Card
The day when you finally get your Green Card is a cause for celebration. However, it is not the end of the story. You can lose your residency and lose your right to stay in the country you fought so hard to get to. Here are some ways you could lose it: If your Green...
Supreme Court upholds Dreamers’ immigration protections
It feels like immigrants have been under attack in this country for some time. Sadly, many of these individuals have to find a way to cope with the daily fear of being deported due to changed or simply unfair policies. Dreamers, who are individuals who entered the...
Immigrants need to be careful regarding medical marijuana
Medical marijuana is widely accepted in the United States as a viable alternative to other painkillers. Pennsylvania has had a robust medical marijuana program since 2016. If you’re an immigrant living in this state, however, it may be wise to steer clear of medical...
How social media can help you with a fiancé(e) visa
If you hope to have a fiancé(e) from another country enter the United States and get married to you, you have to comply with certain rules put in place by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those rules include that their entry must be...
What are the most common reasons for deportation?
Even if you’re legally permitted to reside in the United States, such as if you have a work visa, deportation is always a concern. And it’s safe to say that the same holds true for people who are living illegally in the country. Regardless of your situation,...
A hardship waiver can help a sick family member immigrate
Compared to many other countries, the United States has an incredible medical system that can connect people with serious injuries or illnesses with life-saving treatments. Medical conditions or injuries that would be fatal in another country can be curable or at...
Why do people want to become U.S. citizens?
People come to the United States for many reasons. Some come for school, others come on vacation and fall in love with it. Some even come because they literally fell in love with someone else and they want to move here to get married. These are just a few of the many,...
How immigrants should talk to the police
Talking to the police is stressful for anyone in the United States. That’s true for people who know they haven’t done anything wrong and people who were born in this country. It’s just the nature of the relationship between the police and the public in modern...
