On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Aug 27, 2020 | Citizenship
You know that you need a visa to enter the United States. You apply for one, and it is granted. Does this mean you can absolutely enter the country when you arrive? Is that entry guaranteed now that you have the paperwork in order? It is not. The government...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Jul 22, 2020 | Citizenship
For many immigrants, the thought of going to court is scary. Depending on your circumstances, court proceedings might result in deportation or other setbacks in your immigration process. Having the right help and being careful to follow all of the rules in place for...
On behalf of Mattes & Mahon, PC | Jul 14, 2020 | Citizenship
Being accused or convicted of a crime can negatively impact the immigration status of a non-citizen in the United States. As a result, non-citizens facing criminal charges should be familiar with immigration laws and how interaction with the criminal justice system...
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...
