Drug laws vary from state to state. It’s important to understand the specific local laws when immigrating; it may be confusing, but never assume the entire country has the same laws. They often differ widely across state lines. For instance, recreational marijuana use...

For many people originally from other countries, living and working in the U.S. is a dream come true. However, there is no guarantee that you will not one day receive an order telling you that you must leave the country.  Although such a decision seems unfair, the...

A visa allows you to enter the country, but it has an expiration date. Many people living in the United States on visas worry about what will happen when their visa expires. There are extensions available, but eventually you will want a more permanent solution. If you...

A drunk driving charge can happen to anyone. Someone who is out having a good time with friends or family may just not realize, until it is too late, that he or she had too much to drink to legally drive. In other cases, good people just make a bad decision and wind...

Even if you’re legally permitted to reside in the United States, such as if you have a work visa, deportation is always a concern. And it’s safe to say that the same holds true for people who are living illegally in the country. Regardless of your situation,...

Talking to the police is stressful for anyone in the United States. That’s true for people who know they haven’t done anything wrong and people who were born in this country. It’s just the nature of the relationship between the police and the public in modern...

You knew that what you did was wrong, but the idea of facing deportation for a minor crime is unfair, in your opinion. Despite that, you’ve found yourself in a difficult situation where you could be sent back to your home country. You don’t know the language and...

To avoid deportation, you might need to show extreme hardship. Most removals will cause difficulties, but you will need to show it will create issues that are more serious than normal. This can mean situations where deportation will cause problems for your loved ones....

Much of the immigration process is relatively clear and straightforward. You need to have grounds to request a visa, whether you want to visit the United States as a student, a tourist or a worker. Additionally, you need to pass a thorough background check. The...

Yes, unfortunately. For many, the removal process and the threat of deportation is a constant nightmare. When they receive their legal permanent resident card (green card) these individuals breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, having a green card doesn’t prevent...