Immigration

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...

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...

People come to the United States for many reasons. Some people come for an education. Others enter the country to reunite with family members. A small number of immigrants enter the country to escape persecution. Some of them will claim asylum status after entering...

You want to enter the United States and start a new life here. The only problem is that you were already in the U.S. before, and you got deported. Are you allowed to attempt to legally enter the country after this has happened?  The first thing to know is that this is...

A judge gives you a deportation order, but you don’t think you should have to leave the United States. Maybe you just want to adjust your status, for instance, or see if you can get your visa extended. Being deported sounds far too drastic, you’re sure there’s another...

People leave one country to live in another for many reasons. They might travel to be close to a loved one or family member. It could be a work or business opportunity that prompts them to leave their country of origin. Many people also have to leave their homelands...

Both refugees and asylum seekers (sometimes known as asylees) are those fleeing persecution, war, and other such disasters in their homelands. Often, these are people who wish they could live in their home countries but who cannot safely do so because of their...