Moving to the United States with your family can be an exciting and life-changing experience. There are several ways families can immigrate, and understanding the process is the first step. Family sponsorship One of the most common ways for families to immigrate to...
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is aimed at combating various forms of domestic abuse and providing protection and support for victims. Despite the name, survivors do not need to be exclusively women to qualify for protection and assistance under VAWA. Different...
Gaining a green card and achieving legal resident status can be one of life’s big ticks. Many have dreamed about that moment for years and worked and saved hard to make it happen. Yet a green card can still be too restricting for some and the possibility of losing one...
Criminal actions are a potential reason for deportation in the United States. Those who come to the U.S. as immigrants are expected to follow the laws of the land. Even if they have an educational visa or an employment visa, that visa could be rescinded and they could...
Having a family member immigrate to the United States is a joyous experience. Yet, even with all the excitement, there might be some uncertainty because the person coming here might be unsure of certain aspects of their move. Providing consistent emotional support is...
Cancellation of removal is one way immigrants can stay in the United States if they are facing deportation to their home countries. It is for both permanent and non-permanent residents who meet certain rules. While cancellation of removal does not make people U.S....
People come to the United States for various reasons. While some arrive looking for a better quality of life, others are fleeing from their homes and seeking protection within our borders. Many of us classify everyone coming to this country as an immigrant. However,...
If you became a “permanent resident” of the U.S. and received your green card when you married your spouse, you likely went through multiple interviews by authorities who wanted to make sure that your marriage was real. The U.S government takes green cards very...
Immigration law allows United States citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to sponsor family members for immigration into the U.S. Eligibility criteria, categories of relatives who can be sponsored and the processes involved vary significantly between these...
When you get a green card, it gives you permanent resident status. Technically, this is called a Permanent Resident Card. “Green card” is just the common term used because the cards were originally printed on green paper. Despite the name, a permanent resident card...