If you are an immigrant living on any visa in the United States, you may not enjoy all the privileges that come with full citizenship. Until you are a naturalized citizen of the United States, certain criminal convictions may result in your removal from the country....
Immigration
Federal immigration officials might halt some deportation cases due to backlog
It appears that U.S. immigration officials are looking for ways to get through a massive backlog of cases in its courts. One way may be to stop removal proceedings against certain people. According to Buzzfeed News, an official from the Immigration and Customs...
The new marijuana bill could be a game-changer for immigrants
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...
What you need to know about Form I-130
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...
The “anchor baby” myth: What everyone should know
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...
Don’t let a Green Card interview overwhelm you
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....
Do you have to leave the U.S. if you’re not granted asylum?
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...
If you lose your job, do you lose your work visa?
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...
Can you be deported for a DUI?
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...
Do you need to be in the United States to get a Green Card?
If you want to come into the United States, you usually need a visa for legal entry. You can renew a visa after being in the country for several years. However, if you want to stay in the United States of America permanently, you need a green card or permanent...