You’ve been planning to move to the U.S. permanently for some time now, and this dream is finally coming to fruition. First, you must satisfy a number of requirements. One term that you keep hearing is that you need to be a person of “good moral character.” Before...
California has long permitted the use of medical marijuana and, more recently, its recreational use – but immigrants who lack U.S. citizenship have long been denied the ability to use the drug for any reason. Federal law has continued to classify marijuana as a...
If you are a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the United States and would like to help an eligible relative immigrate to the country and get a Green Card, submitting a form I-130 is among the first things you will have to do. Form I-130 establishes the...
If a child is born on U.S. soil, that child is automatically a United States citizen. That fact has created a widespread myth that undocumented immigrant mothers (and fathers) will do anything to make sure that their child is born inside U.S. borders so that they have...
When a country is in turmoil, there may come times when minors are sent to the United States’ border to try to keep them safe. While coming to the United States without a parent isn’t the best idea, it is possible to apply for asylum while under the age of 18. Minors...
For many spouses, living together and building a stable life is the ultimate goal. In some situations, this is not a guaranteed right. If you are trying to enter the U.S. as a spouse from another country, there are numerous steps that you need to go through first....
One of the big differences between asylum and refugee status is that you seek asylum when you're already in the United States. There are also many cases where people do this at a port of entry, but you may physically be within the country by the time you file. If you...
No one wants to get fired. But it happens. It may not be your fault at all. It could be the result of the business just downsizing or going through a recession. But if you're an immigrant, and you're here on a work visa, you may be especially worried about losing your...
There are many reasons that those who are attempting to immigrate to the United States can be deported. Often, the news focuses on deportation stories surrounding those who are undocumented. But even those who have followed the proper channels can still be deported in...
Parents typically want what is best for their children. They make sacrifices to give their children opportunities that they have never had. Your parents may have encouraged your career goals or supported you during your school days, pushing you to secure a better...