There are thousands upon thousands of people who are living in the United States without permission. Some overstayed their visas. Others came when they were children and never had the opportunity to choose how they arrived to the U.S. It is very important that you...
When you vacation abroad, your most crucial document is your passport. Without it, you are in trouble. If you came to live permanently in Los Angeles from overseas, your green card is similar. You must always carry your green card on you. While this may seem a hassle,...
When you legally enter the United States to study, work or visit, there is an end date to your legal time in the country. Eventually, you will have to either apply for an extension of your visa or return to your country of origin. For some people who want to stay in...
A T visa is a very important type of visa. It’s designed to help people who were victims of human trafficking. With this visa, those who have been victimized may be able to stay in the United States for up to four years while they assist the authorities with their...
When voters turn out to the polls in November to decide who the next president of the United States will be, the final outcome could have a major impact on immigrants in the US. After a rocky four years full of near-misses as well as losses for immigrant communities,...
When the Trump administration announced its plans to ban international students from taking online classes at the universities they’re enrolled in during the pandemic, it not only raised eyebrows from colleges who welcome students from abroad, but also stoked fear...
American colleges and universities across the country are scrambling to provide guidance to students after a new Trump administration order released earlier this week. The new policy will require international students to attend in-person classes in the 2020-2021...
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a case that would have affected sanctuary cities. The Trump Administration challenged California’s sanctuary law that limits local law enforcement agencies’ contact and requirement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and...
The pandemic has made people realize how important certain jobs are to our society. Many people in those jobs are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The crisis demonstrated the need for DACA workers. Many of them are medical professionals and...
Recent asylum trends and policy shifts Paths to U.S. asylum have undergone significant changes and challenges in recent years. In 2018 and 2019, a humanitarian crisis unfolded along the U.S.-Mexico border as large numbers of Central American migrants headed for the...
