There are many reasons you may leave behind your home country. You may be in physical danger due to war or persecution. There may be very little economic opportunity at home or even famine. Or, you may just be ready for a change. Your reason for migrating is personal...
If you wish to invest in a business in the United States, you may apply for an employment-based investor’s visa. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website lists the eligibility requirements of an EB-5 immigrant investors’ Green Card. Before applying for a...
Immigrants living in Pennsylvania aspire for the American dream. However, if a person has a felony on their record, it can have a negative impact. What crimes are considered a felony? Immigration law makes it possible for a previous conviction of a felony to require...
If you are a legal permanent resident, a nonimmigrant visa holder or someone who has no valid status, you may have some concerns about interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. After all, ICE agents have the authority both to arrest you and to...
Having the ability to reside legally in Pennsylvania is something many individuals born in the United States take for granted. Living in this area as a non-US citizen can be risky as getting deported is always a possibility, even after residing in the United States...
Individuals who dream of becoming American citizens have many different challenges to face, including passing the United States citizenship test. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reports that unless an individual qualifies for an exemption, he or she must...
Pennsylvania immigrants facing deportation might have a lot of questions about the process and the rules for re-entering the U.S. afterward. A lot of the deportation process and rules for re-entry are totally dependent on the reasons for deportation. What are the...
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...
To achieve naturalization, you must meet many requirements first. You need to enter the country by legal means, and then remain there waiting to become a permanent resident without any major criminal mistakes or legal mishaps. After getting past these steps, it is...
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...