Some counties in Pennsylvania choose to limit how much they work with federal immigration enforcement. These limits create what many call sanctuary protections. This article looks at which counties currently have this designation, why they have it, and what it means...
Winning your asylum case is a major step towards building a new life. It means the US government recognizes the danger you face returning to your home country. The asylum process, however, was often a long and painful period of waiting. So, even after receiving...
People come to the United States for various reasons. While some arrive looking for a better quality of life, others are fleeing from their homes and seeking protection within our borders. Many of us classify everyone coming to this country as an immigrant. However,...
The United States offers asylum to people who are concerned about facing persecution in their home country. Asylum allows someone to stay within the United States because they need protection. In fact, many people will enter the United States in an emergency, and then...
The United States prides itself on providing opportunities for those with ambition. Immigrants have long pursued entry into the country as a way to improve their circumstances. Some people come to start a business or further their education. They seek opportunities...
Some people come to the United States to flee catastrophic circumstances in their home country. This situation is troublesome but might lead to certain protections in this country. One option that some people exercise when they come to the U.S. because they fear...
Asylum is a form of protection the United States offers to individuals who come looking for protection and safety. Many people dream of a safe life in the United States, but the process of obtaining asylum status can be confusing. Here are the important points to...
Immigrants from abroad who seek asylum in the United States may wish to become permanent residents after arriving in the country. While being an asylee does not mean you are a U.S. citizen, there are processes you can follow to get a green card after receiving asylum....
There are many reasons you may leave behind your home country. You may be in physical danger due to war or persecution. There may be very little economic opportunity at home or even famine. Or, you may just be ready for a change. Your reason for migrating is personal...
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...