You can get deported for a wide range of reasons. You may find yourself living with a base level of stress as you constantly think about what you should and should not do, and about how those actions can impact your status. You don’t need to be stressed about this all...
Becoming a United States citizen
Many individuals who are citizens of foreign countries have lived in Pennsylvania for many years as holders of green cards or work visas. For a variety of reasons, they now want to pursue full-fledged citizenship. The procedure for doing so may seem very intimidating,...
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen?
Have you ever asked someone why they want to become a citizen of the United States? Maybe you’ve wondered why yourself. A lot of people will say something about simply wanting to live in America and start a life there. That’s a fine reason, but you can live in the...
What does the government do with you prior to deportation?
As an immigrant, you may wonder about the deportation process. Even those who have legally entered the United States often consider what to do if they are asked to leave, and they want to know how that scenario likely to play out. For one thing, deportation is not...
Understanding the asylum process
People who come to the United States because they have suffered persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality or political affiliation may be eligible for asylum. Asylum process There are two types of asylum processes, affirmative and defensive. Affirmative...
