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....
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...
Immigrants living in the United States often have more reason to worry than other parents when it comes to separation from their children. Unlike other parents, many immigrants must be mindful of circumstances back home or possible deportation. Naming a legal guardian...
Working toward U.S. citizenship is a process that requires time, patience and attention to detail. Oversights during your stay could result in deportation which could significantly set you back. Knowing some of the common reasons officials might request your departure...
Deportation can happen to many different immigrants for a variety of reasons. Because of the omnipresence of this threat, many immigrants feel like they can never truly relax. On top of that, deportation does have many known negative impacts. Just what are they? The...
Immigrants from abroad who seek asylum in the United States may wish to become permanent residents after arriving in the country. While being an asylee does not mean you are a U.S. citizen, there are processes you can follow to get a green card after receiving asylum....