Immigration is a complex process that involves many steps and deadlines. As a result, immigrants must seek professional assistance to ensure they are navigating the process correctly. Unfortunately, some people take advantage of the situation to conduct notario fraud....
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What are the rules for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program allows up to 50,000 immigrants to gain visas through a random drawing each year. There are specific instructions for those who want to be eligible for the Diversity Immigration program with strict rules. The rules for applying for...
What are crimes of moral turpitude?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services maintains conditional bars to good moral character, which you must demonstrate to receive a green card. One type of bar to good moral character is a crime of moral turpitude. Per the USCIS, a crime of moral turpitude is...
Do you know what to expect at the naturalization ceremony?
You have probably been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to become a United States citizen. If you meet the requirements for citizenship, you qualify to participate in the naturalization ceremony. Do you know what to expect at this event? About the ceremony There are...
How do L2 visa holders prove employment eligibility?
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...
Can drug use lead to deportation?
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...
Facts about paying your immigration bond
Details matter when you are trying to pay for a person to get out of jail. Make an appointment at the local ICE office and have everything ready before you come. 1. Pay the entire bond in full If the court decides to release you in exchange for bond money, someone...
Unless you are a U.S. citzen, do not vote in upcoming elections
If you regularly watch television or listen to the radio, you are probably sick of hearing campaign commercials. These commercials are effective, though. Indeed, they tend to persuade individuals to support certain candidates or policies. If you feel strongly about...
How good does your English need to be to become a U.S. citizen?
Because you have been a legal permanent resident for years, you probably recognize that people in most places in the U.S. speak English. This means you must be able to read and write in the language to function in society. Put differently, if you are not functionally...
Supreme Court upholds DHS’ long-term detention of undocumented immigrants
The Supreme Court upheld the government's right to hold undocumented immigrants while their removal proceedings are in dispute. The court overturned the decision of the lower courts in two cases that granted the right to a bond hearing for noncitizens. What does this...
