U.S. immigration law allows foreign residents with children to make a new life in the U.S. However, a blended family can also be an immigrant family. A blended family forms when someone marries a wife or husband with children from a previous relationship. Stepchild...
Becoming a citizen of the United States is a dream for many immigrants living in Pennsylvania. However, if you have a criminal record, you may wonder if your past mistakes will impact your chances of obtaining citizenship. While not all crimes will immediately bar you...
Seeing the police coming up behind you while driving can be nerve-wracking. If you are stopped for a minor traffic violation, paying a fine or appearing in court should be enough. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be worried about how it can impact your...
Many immigrants work hard to provide for their families as they strive toward becoming lawful permanent residents of the United States. However, some malicious employers take advantage of vulnerable immigrants and are guilty of abuse because they believe their victims...
When you decide to become a U.S. citizen, it is important to understand how long the process could take. As with anything involving immigration, you should expect to have to spend quite a bit of time waiting. You also must go through various steps to reach the end of...
Whether holding citizenship or permanent residency, parents may file an immigrant visa petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to bring their children to the U.S. During the process, applicants must consider their child’s age and marital...
You might not know it, but it is possible for some foreign residents to travel to the United States without having to apply for a visitor visa. If you plan to pay a visit to the U.S. for reasons of business or pleasure, you might qualify for a visa waiver. To...
Interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents is stressful for just about anyone, but especially nonimmigrant visa holders, legal permanent residents and people with no valid status. Though ICE agents do have a lot of power, do not let fear...
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...
While receiving a green card is a significant success, there are still rights and privileges that are not available. For example, a green card holder cannot vote or apply for a U.S. passport. For these reasons, a green card holder might elect to apply for U.S....