LANCASTER IMMIGRATION LAW BLOG
How can I obtain visas for my spouse and children?
Leaving your family and loved ones behind to immigrate to the United States is a life-changing decision. Luckily, you may be able to petition for your immediate relatives to receive visas or green cards. The speed of this process is dependent on your immigration...
Travel ban, visa issues disrupt major neuroscience conference
The United States has long enjoyed a reputation as a place where scientists and researchers can come together to share their work. We’ve long been in the business of facilitating technical and scientific achievement, from inviting international university students to...
How do I become a U.S. citizen if I have a green card?
There are a lot of benefits and opportunities that come with being a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens have the right to vote, obtain a U.S. passport and even the potential to bring family members to the U.S. as well. However, there are a few requirements that you must meet...
When can a DUI lead to deportation?
Immigrants wanting to become permanent U.S. residents already have a lot to endure. But the obstacles can become much more challenging if they are charged with driving under the influence. First-time offenses don’t always lead to deportation. However, some DUI cases...
Can I get deported even if I have a green card?
Yes, unfortunately. For many, the removal process and the threat of deportation is a constant nightmare. When they receive their legal permanent resident card (green card) these individuals breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, having a green card doesn’t prevent...
Trump has a bad day in court
Three federal judges all ruled against proposed immigration laws written by the White House on September 27. Seemingly trying every trick in the book, Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) keep trying to find ways to make migrants feel unwelcome....
Can using public benefits hurt an immigration status petition?
Starting on October 15, the use of public welfare benefits will negatively affect your eligibility for immigration and immigration status changes. This is due to the new criteria for “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds,” which limits the capacity for individuals...
Can a permanent resident be deported for drug crimes?
For many years, U.S. immigration services usually did not deport green card holders for old, minor drug offenses. That has changed under the current administration. News headlines have talked about the crackdown on immigrants across the country, including legal...
Are immigration detention issues causing stress in your family?
When you arrived in Pennsylvania as an immigrant, you assumed there might be challenges ahead as you slowly became integrated with your new surroundings. However, you had high hopes because raising your family in the United States has been a long-time dream of yours...
Lawsuit seeks to end immigration detention arrests at courthouses
There are any number of reasons that a Pennsylvania immigrant might visit a courthouse. Many such reasons might include official immigration proceedings, while others might simply involve someone who happens to be an immigrant attending a court hearing to support a...
