Pennsylvania is a proud state that has opened her doors to all peoples in pursuit of freedom and acceptance. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) embodies these principles and legally protects any person from being hated or discriminated against. The law was...
When you live in Pennsylvania and want to marry someone born outside of the United States, there are certain legal channels you must follow to be able to do so. As a U.S. citizen looking to marry someone born in another nation, you first need to secure a K-1...
Becoming a United States citizen is a laborious process. But many people earn this right upon birth. There are two specific situations that allow a person to claim citizenship upon birth. Birth location Anyone born in the United States is a U.S. citizen. The other...
If you are currently living in the United States as a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you might have family members abroad who wish to come to the country as well. You can petition for certain family members to receive their own permanent resident card, also...
As you may know, most U.S. employers have a legal duty to verify the work eligibility of everyone they hire. This obligation, which comes from a 1986 federal law, requires employers and new employees to complete I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms. On your...
If you have ever ingested an illegal substance, such as cocaine, heroin or marijuana, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to a recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 60 million Americans used marijuana or...
If you received your permanent residency through your spouse's sponsorship, you may have a two-year green card. This is especially true if you married your spouse fewer than three years before you applied for it. It also means you must petition to remove the...
After you first move to the United States, you probably want to get your affairs in order, which means finding employment. It is much easier to do that when you have a driver's license. Being able to drive and having reliable transportation is almost always a...
A green card grants you the privileges of being a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and marks a first step towards becoming a full citizen. Because it is so significant, you may find the application process both exciting and daunting. The law is complex and there...
After coming to the U.S. and setting up your life, you will likely want to have the family members you left behind to join you. This may include a wife or husband, young kids or even adult children. Having gotten permanent resident status for yourself, however, you...