While the pathway to U.S. citizenship may be a lengthy and somewhat difficult process, it can become even more complicated for immigrants in Pennsylvania and throughout the country who fall prey to several common scams that claim to make the process easier and...
Month: October 2014
If I marry a U.S. Citizen can I apply for a marriage-based visa?
Individuals who have married an American citizen may apply for marriage-based visas in addition to other pathways to legal residency. There are specific requirements for each type of benefit for which petitioners apply. One route is to petition for a family-based visa...
Steps to becoming a U.S. citizen
Many Pennsylvania residents seek to become U.S. citizens each year. In order to become a citizen of the United States, a person must meet specific criteria. For someone to become a U.S. citizen at birth, he or she much have either been born in the United States or...
Employment immigration in Pennsylvania
Attracting and retaining qualified employees can be a challenge at times, making the ability to seek candidates from a foreign setting advantageous in some situations. Similarly, foreign candidates for jobs may find unique opportunities available in the United States....
What are the qualifications for asylum?
Individuals applying for asylum in Pennsylvania must meet certain burdens established by statute and enforced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The general rule is that any alien may apply for asylum as long as he or she is physically present in the U.S....