Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals refers to a program that provides deportation relief for certain immigrants. Specifically, DACA is for those who came to the U.S. as children who want to stay in the country. Those who apply for deportation relief through DACA...
Immigration News
What to know about immigration if you’re 21 or older
Those who came to the United States when they were children, or were brought to the U.S. by their parents or other relatives, may have been fleeing violent and otherwise dangerous situations, seeking a better life and thinking of the future of their family. But once...
President Biden restarts immigrant expulsion at Mexican border
One of the most controversial changes in U.S. immigration policy since January 2021 has been allowing undocumented immigrants to enter the United States without an expulsion. The policy change even went so far as to send detainees to other regions of the nation like...
What to expect during the naturalization tests and interview
As someone who wants to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization and stay in Pennsylvania or another part of the country on a permanent basis, you must first complete a multi-step naturalization process. There are many elements involved in the naturalization...
Your success living as an immigrant in the United States
Immigration may introduce your family to a wealth of opportunities to expand careers, relationships and experiences. However, living as an immigrant in a new country is never without its challenges. When you know how to circumvent some of the common challenges of...
Pennsylvania is pushing for licenses for undocumented immigrants
There is a push in the state of Pennsylvania to issue licenses to over 160,000 undocumented immigrants. This move is gaining momentum from both parties. Living conditions for immigrants in Pennsylvania Some individuals who live in the state with a precarious...
Returning workers must confirm H-1B compliance
The H-1B workforce is returning to work as American offices are reopening. These workers had to comply with H-1B requirements when they worked from home and may have to comply with other rules when they return to the office or the employer’s workplace. H-1B The H-1b...
U.S. requires prospective immigrants to get COVID-19 vaccine
Immigrants seeking to live in the U.S. face many challenges on their quest to obtain visas as well as citizenship. Dealing with U.S. immigration officials often represents the largest hurdle, involving the completion of the required documents and then the often-long...
The USCIS has stopped enforcing the Public Charge Final Rule
For the last several years, the Public Charge Final Rule has impacted countless immigrants in the United States. Although the rule has existed for years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) only recently started enforcing it quite...
Haitian immigrants are granted relief from deportation
Over the last few days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that more than 100,000 Haitian nationals living in the United States would be granted the right to apply for an 18-month Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. TPS is a type of...
