Family Immigration

Many people dream of bringing their families to the United States to build a better life together. But sometimes, the government may deny a family immigration petition. This can be stressful and confusing. Common reasons for denial If you are one of the immigrants...

Filling out immigration forms can be challenging, especially if it is your first time. When you fill out immigration forms with the intention of coming to the United States to live or acquire citizenship, you need to be extremely careful with the information you...

Moving to the United States with your family can be an exciting and life-changing experience. There are several ways families can immigrate, and understanding the process is the first step. Family sponsorship One of the most common ways for families to immigrate to...

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is aimed at combating various forms of domestic abuse and providing protection and support for victims. Despite the name, survivors do not need to be exclusively women to qualify for protection and assistance under VAWA. Different...

Gaining a green card and achieving legal resident status can be one of life’s big ticks. Many have dreamed about that moment for years and worked and saved hard to make it happen. Yet a green card can still be too restricting for some and the possibility of losing one...

Having a family member immigrate to the United States is a joyous experience. Yet, even with all the excitement, there might be some uncertainty because the person coming here might be unsure of certain aspects of their move. Providing consistent emotional support is...

If you became a “permanent resident” of the U.S. and received your green card when you married your spouse, you likely went through multiple interviews by authorities who wanted to make sure that your marriage was real. The U.S government takes green cards very...

Immigration law allows United States citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to sponsor family members for immigration into the U.S. Eligibility criteria, categories of relatives who can be sponsored and the processes involved vary significantly between these...

When you get a green card, it gives you permanent resident status. Technically, this is called a Permanent Resident Card. “Green card” is just the common term used because the cards were originally printed on green paper. Despite the name, a permanent resident card...

Certain immigration violations or criminal offenses make you inadmissible to the United States. Despite that fact, you have options. A hardship waiver might be the solution you need. They provide an opportunity for foreign nationals with loved ones in the U.S. to gain...