There are various types of visas that foreign nationals may apply for. Those who are only planning on entering the United States on a temporary basis should apply for a nonimmigrant visa. This visa allows individuals to come into the country for specific reasons....
If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services denies your permanent residency, you might have the option to appeal with an extreme hardship waiver. Extreme hardship waivers allow potential immigrants to become residents even after the USCIS rejects your application....
After coming to the U.S. and setting up your life, you will likely want to have the family members you left behind to join you. This may include a wife or husband, young kids or even adult children. Having gotten permanent resident status for yourself, however, you...
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...
Whether you currently face the threat of deportation or you worry that you could have to leave the U.S. in the near future, it is very important to go over your options. In addition to looking at immigration laws regarding deportation and ways that you could increase...
Any type of illegal drug use has the potential to land you in trouble with the law. However, you may face an even harsher penalty for a drug offense if you are an immigrant living in Pennsylvania or another part of the United States. Any type of drug violation has the...
The U.S. labor shortage has been ongoing for three years. Changes to immigration laws are being blamed for the low number of seasonal visas. Businesses use seasonal visas in Pennsylvania to bring non-U.S. workers to the state. The White House has committed to issuing...
If you live in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident, you could have a number of different questions, especially if you have family members living in another country and you want to help them move to the U.S. However, it is important to note that family immigration...
Many students in Pennsylvania schools are undocumented immigrants. Although it’s normal for their families to face deportation threats, some of the threats against students come from within their schools. How are students being threatened? Students who are...
If you can invest in the United States economy, you may consider investigating the EB-5 investor visa program. Through this program, you can gain legal immigrant status, and later even citizenship, if you build a business in the US. However, these immigrant visas have...