Many people come to the United States through family immigration to be with a spouse. Maybe the person you married got a job in the U.S., and you came on a visa after they secured a work visa. Perhaps you married someone who was already a U.S. citizen and then entered...
Month: October 2020
Seeking asylum: Can you do it in advance?
You see it in the news all the time. People claim that anyone who crosses the border into the United States without a visa or permission has broken the law. The reality is that isn’t exactly true. Asylum seekers can come to any port of entry when they seek asylum, but...
What is a well-founded fear of persecution?
When seeking asylum in the United States, there are two main claims that a person can make. The first, which is more self-explanatory, is that they have already experienced persecution in their home country. If they return, they believe it will happen again. The...
What are preference categories, and how do they affect family visas?
You’ve been eager to come to the United States, knowing that your family would have better opportunities here. You know that you need to submit a petition for your family to get a visa, but you may not be aware of the preference categories that affect your...