Family Immigration

Going through the naturalization process to become a citizen of the United States isn't easy. There is a lot of paperwork that you have to submit and certain criteria that you have to meet. Additionally, if you qualify for everything else, you will have to go through...

You are in the United States working legally and decide you want your wife and children to visit you for Christmas. Before spending your money applying for their visa or booking their flights, you need to consider if your wife is pregnant or will be at the time of her...

The day when you finally get your Green Card is a cause for celebration. However, it is not the end of the story. You can lose your residency and lose your right to stay in the country you fought so hard to get to. Here are some ways you could lose it: If your Green...

If you hope to have a fiancé(e) from another country enter the United States and get married to you, you have to comply with certain rules put in place by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those rules include that their entry must be...

Compared to many other countries, the United States has an incredible medical system that can connect people with serious injuries or illnesses with life-saving treatments. Medical conditions or injuries that would be fatal in another country can be curable or at...

Meeting with an attorney for the first time can be very stressful. You wouldn’t be there if you didn’t anticipate (or have) a problem. However, knowing the right questions to ask at your initial meeting can help you walk away with the confidence and clarity you need...

The old saying “True love knows no bounds” isn’t exactly true. It knows international boundaries, and those aren’t always easy to cross. If you’re a Pennsylvanian engaged to a foreign citizen, it will take effort to bring your loved one to the United States. Where do...

As a non-citizen of the United States, there’s nothing worse than learning that you’re being deported. This can happen to anyone, ranging from green card holders to visitors to those who are in the country for business. The deportation process is extremely stressful...

As an undocumented immigrant in the United States, it’s important to understand the many situations that can result in deportation or removal. If you’re unaware of the situations that can result in trouble, you’re more likely to make a mistake that leads you down this...

If you live in the United States but have family abroad, it's natural to want them to join you here in America. Depending on your personal status, family immigration may be an option. Which family members may qualify for family-based immigration and what kind of...