Many people who live in the U.S. face the daily fear of being deported. This is a very real concern that can have a negative impact on a number of families here in the Lancaster area. While there are a number of justifications relied upon by the government to deport...
Month: August 2021
If your child is born in America, can you stay?
If you come to America to visit while you’re pregnant, something that you may have considered is that your child will be a citizen if they are born on American soil. Children born in America are always citizens (with exceptions for foreign diplomats), but that doesn’t...
How to navigate family-based immigration
The Immigration and Nationality Act is a U.S. law that manages the number of family-based immigrant visas issued each year. In Pennsylvania, there are protocols for how a citizen can help a foreign national get permanent residence in the United States. Beneficiaries...
Immigration for family members of asylum seekers and refugees
Given the current state of the world and the problems in progress across the globe, it is not uncommon for people to try to come to the United States as refugees or by seeking asylum. In Pennsylvania, people who are already in the U.S. under these rules will also be...
How can you extend your nonimmigrant visa?
If you are a nonimmigrant who is currently in Pennsylvania under a valid visa, you may want to know your options. You can extend your stay in the country if you wish to remain for a longer period. It’s important to know what steps you have to take when extending your...
Can I renew my Green Card if I get divorced?
A foreigner can get a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) with a two-year expiration date when they marry a U.S. citizen. After two years, they will have to renew it to stay in the United States. But what happens if the marriage does not work out? If you are a...
What are the steps to becoming an American citizen?
The "American Dream" is known worldwide because America is regarded as a place of freedom and opportunity. However, in order to fully embrace that dream, an individual typically must become an American citizen. Thankfully, residents of all states, including...
