On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Jul 7, 2020 | Citizenship
Your Permanent Resident Card proves you are allowed to be in the country. It is also known as a Green Card. Make sure it is correct and up to date. If you are 18 years old or more, you must always carry it. If the police stop you, they could cause you problems if you...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Jun 16, 2020 | Citizenship
Medical marijuana is widely accepted in the United States as a viable alternative to other painkillers. Pennsylvania has had a robust medical marijuana program since 2016. If you’re an immigrant living in this state, however, it may be wise to steer clear of medical...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | May 24, 2020 | Citizenship
People come to the United States for many reasons. Some come for school, others come on vacation and fall in love with it. Some even come because they literally fell in love with someone else and they want to move here to get married. These are just a few of the many,...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Apr 20, 2020 | Citizenship
The process for becoming a United States citizen if you aren’t born here involves having to prove that you can speak and understand English. You also have to take a civics test that shows you have a basic knowledge of how the government works in this country. There...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Apr 8, 2020 | Citizenship
Changes in the economy are unpredictable, and even the most diligent of workers can find themselves suddenly unemployed for one reason or another. As an immigrant with a green card or who currently works in the United States through an immigration visa, you may wonder...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Apr 3, 2020 | Citizenship
You have been looking into obtaining a green card, but you want to make sure that you’ll get the rights that you’re expecting with this visa. Your goal is to eventually become a citizen of the United States, but until then, you want to know that you can stay and work...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Mar 26, 2020 | Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. citizen is the end goal for many people who come to America. Why? It guarantees that they can stay in the country permanently. There would be no risk of deportation. Many people with family-based or employment-based green cards who come to the U.S. can...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Nov 13, 2019 | Citizenship, Family Immigration
Leaving your family and loved ones behind to immigrate to the United States is a life-changing decision. Luckily, you may be able to petition for your immediate relatives to receive visas or green cards. The speed of this process is dependent on your immigration...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Oct 25, 2019 | Citizenship
There are a lot of benefits and opportunities that come with being a U.S. citizen. U.S. citizens have the right to vote, obtain a U.S. passport and even the potential to bring family members to the U.S. as well. However, there are a few requirements that you must meet...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Oct 17, 2019 | Citizenship
Immigrants wanting to become permanent U.S. residents already have a lot to endure. But the obstacles can become much more challenging if they are charged with driving under the influence. First-time offenses don’t always lead to deportation. However, some DUI cases...
