You know that your visa has an expiration date and that you need to leave the United States when it expires, or you need to renew or extend it so that you can stay. But when should you do that? Do you wait until your visa expires and then try to get another one? Or...
Month: March 2021
Entering the United States on a family visa
Because U.S. immigration law is constantly changing, it can be challenging to know the current requirements and procedures for foreign-born families and spouses of working American citizens to apply for residency in this country. Although there are online resources...
If your child is born in the U.S., but you’re undocumented, are they a citizen?
When you came to the United States with your spouse, you were undocumented. Nevertheless, you both found work and decided to start a family. A year later, your first child was born -- in an American hospital. You know that you are still not properly documented and...
Can you ever lose your U.S. citizenship?
There are many immigrants who come to the United States with the intention to stay permanently and to live a comfortable life in this country. Some will seek permanent residency status. Others will go on to seek citizenship. Although citizenship is permanent for...
Fiancée visa, or K-1 visa, basics
When a couple becomes engaged, it’s a time for celebration and planning for their future together. This may include understanding the steps that must be taken when a U.S. citizen wants to bring his or her fiancée to the U.S. on a fiancée visa, also known as a K-1...
Deportation may be on the horizon if a judge convicts you of illegal re-entry
Illegal re-entry, particularly from the south of the border, has long been a problem for immigration officials. Federal lawmakers have imposed increasingly punitive legislation over the years that aims to discourage individuals from taking an often-perilous, unlawful...
How can you bring your parents to America?
If you’ve been living in the United States, then you may want to bring your parents to live here as well. In most cases, it’s possible to do so. However, you will need to make sure you follow the steps set by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services...
