People are more open about mental disorders than they were even a few decades ago, and they’re more likely to seek the help they need. That’s true not just in the U.S., but in many other countries. If you have a loved one who plans to seek a visa to enter and reside...
There are many standards you have to meet to become a naturalized citizen. You have to enter the country legally through employment, family-sponsored immigration or even asylum. You then need to remain in the country without any major criminal mistakes while waiting...
Being detained by immigration authorities is scary -- whether it is happening to you or your loved one. Coming across information about what to expect once immigration officials detain an immigrant can be challenging. Three entities, including Syracuse University's...
Immigrating to the U.S. is never easy. Though, for about 55,000 people, they won the 2022 Visa Lottery, and they can now get the U.S. green cards. U.S. Visa Lottery Every year, millions of people from around the world enter the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program...
You can get deported for a wide range of reasons. You may find yourself living with a base level of stress as you constantly think about what you should and should not do, and about how those actions can impact your status. You don’t need to be stressed about this all...
Many individuals who are citizens of foreign countries have lived in Pennsylvania for many years as holders of green cards or work visas. For a variety of reasons, they now want to pursue full-fledged citizenship. The procedure for doing so may seem very intimidating,...
Have you ever asked someone why they want to become a citizen of the United States? Maybe you’ve wondered why yourself. A lot of people will say something about simply wanting to live in America and start a life there. That’s a fine reason, but you can live in the...
As an immigrant, you may wonder about the deportation process. Even those who have legally entered the United States often consider what to do if they are asked to leave, and they want to know how that scenario likely to play out. For one thing, deportation is not...
People who come to the United States because they have suffered persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality or political affiliation may be eligible for asylum. Asylum process There are two types of asylum processes, affirmative and defensive. Affirmative...
You know that your visa has an expiration date and that you need to leave the United States when it expires, or you need to renew or extend it so that you can stay. But when should you do that? Do you wait until your visa expires and then try to get another one? Or...