Did you find love abroad? If you're tired of communicating via the internet, then you're probably ready to take your relationship with your partner to the next level. Proposing and bringing your partner to the United States to marry you may be the next step in your...
Immigration
When can you help your children enter the United States?
There are many ways for people to legally enter the United States. They can secure a work visa through their employer or an educational visa if they come for college or graduate school. Others will qualify to enter the country because of a relationship they have with...
You don’t need a Declaration of Self-Sufficiency to adjust your immigration status
Immigrants are subject to a lot of restrictions and requirements if they want to enter or stay in the United States. They have to pass background checks and even medical examinations. As if that weren't hard enough, their finances are also subject to scrutiny. The...
Do you need to be in the United States to request a “green card?”
A visa allows you to enter the country and temporarily live here, while a permanent resident card, i.e., "green card," can extend your stay indefinitely. Many people don't understand how to qualify for a green card. This can obviously lead to mistakes in their...
How can you defend against deportation?
Whichever route you took to get to the U.S., legal or otherwise, it likely took a lot of time, effort, money and hardship. If the authorities threaten you with deportation, you will need to fight hard to ensure your sacrifice was not in vain. The U.S. Immigration and...
Why do asylees come to the United States?
There is a close relationship between refugees and asylees. Both are generally trying to flee some type of negative situation at home and seeking safety in the U.S. The key difference is that refugees are typically in camps outside of the U.S., while asylees may be at...
Are you eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa?
As the victim of a crime, if you suffered mental or physical abuse and were helpful to law enforcement while they were investigating or prosecuting this criminal activity, you might be eligible for U nonimmigrant status. Often simply called a U visa, this status was...
Do you qualify as a refugee for entry into the United States?
There are a variety of reasons why individuals immigrate to the United States. Many people come here for employment or education opportunities. Others come here to join family members after they secure visas or become permanent residents or citizens. The third major...
How to never lose hope when fighting against deportation
If you are an immigrant in America, you will know first-hand that it is not easy to fight for and live the American Dream. To achieve the life you want in America, you will probably have to work long hours while also providing for your children, all while you wait for...
How do I adjust my immigration status to gain permanent residency?
Gaining a visa to be in the United States can take a lot of hard work. Many visas have time limits on them. When your time is up, you may be able to renew your visa, but not always. If you want to stay in the country permanently, it is best to seek an adjustment of...