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...
Moving to the United States can take a long time and come with complications for people born in other countries. It is important for those wanting to start a new life in the U.S. to know the steps and how long they might have to wait. Understanding the visa bulletin...
If your fiancé(e) is from outside the U.S., you can bring them into the country to get married. To do so, you will file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). With this form, you can obtain a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for your fiancé(e), commonly known as a...
Lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) have many freedoms, but they may wonder if they travel outside the country if they can return to Pennsylvania without any problems. The answer is, generally, yes. However, there are some limitations. The risks of...