For many immigrants, the thought of going to court is scary. Depending on your circumstances, court proceedings might result in deportation or other setbacks in your immigration process. Having the right help and being careful to follow all of the rules in place for...
Last week, the Trump administration announced that, if college classes are held only online this fall, immigrant students would have to return to their home countries. Now, the administration has cancelled that announcement. The plan to send students home will not be...
Being accused or convicted of a crime can negatively impact the immigration status of a non-citizen in the United States. As a result, non-citizens facing criminal charges should be familiar with immigration laws and how interaction with the criminal justice system...
Your Permanent Resident Card proves you are allowed to be in the country. It is also known as a Green Card. Make sure it is correct and up to date. If you are 18 years old or more, you must always carry it. If the police stop you, they could cause you problems if you...
The day when you finally get your Green Card is a cause for celebration. However, it is not the end of the story. You can lose your residency and lose your right to stay in the country you fought so hard to get to. Here are some ways you could lose it: If your Green...
It feels like immigrants have been under attack in this country for some time. Sadly, many of these individuals have to find a way to cope with the daily fear of being deported due to changed or simply unfair policies. Dreamers, who are individuals who entered the...
Medical marijuana is widely accepted in the United States as a viable alternative to other painkillers. Pennsylvania has had a robust medical marijuana program since 2016. If you’re an immigrant living in this state, however, it may be wise to steer clear of medical...
If you hope to have a fiancé(e) from another country enter the United States and get married to you, you have to comply with certain rules put in place by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those rules include that their entry must be...
Even if you’re legally permitted to reside in the United States, such as if you have a work visa, deportation is always a concern. And it’s safe to say that the same holds true for people who are living illegally in the country. Regardless of your situation,...
Compared to many other countries, the United States has an incredible medical system that can connect people with serious injuries or illnesses with life-saving treatments. Medical conditions or injuries that would be fatal in another country can be curable or at...