Robert F. Jacobs & Associates, PLC, Legal Blog
How moral turpitude crimes can affect immigration status
A criminal conviction can create consequences that extend far beyond fines, probation or incarceration. For a noncitizen, certain offenses may also affect the right to remain in the United States or pursue future immigration benefits. Crimes involving moral turpitude...
Can permanent residents help their children immigrate?
When foreign nationals enter the United States, they may choose to stay forever. While visas do expire, they are often eligible for renewal at least once. Those who can pass background checks and who follow the right procedures can become permanent residents. Green...
How does criminal history affect immigration?
Coming to the United States to build a life is a wish that many people have. Making that dream a reality means going through the immigration process, which is very thorough. One area that immigration applications cover is the applicant’s criminal history. The...
Is English fluency mandatory for naturalized citizenship?
English is not an easy language to master. Even people who never learn another language may struggle with some of the nuances of spelling and grammar. There are many rules to memorize, as well as words borrowed from other languages that do not follow those rules....
Does an immigrant have employment discrimination rights?
Immigrant workers contribute to many industries across the United States, yet some still experience unfair treatment in the workplace. Concerns about immigration status or language differences can sometimes lead to discrimination during hiring, promotions or daily...
Can police access your smart devices?
Smart devices have become part of our everyday lives. Phones, watches, voice assistants and connected vehicles all help us to manage our lives better. However, they also collect large amounts of personal data. While these technologies provide convenience, they also...
What to know about proposed changes for student visa holders
Students from around the world have long studied at U.S. colleges and universities. Many California schools are especially popular with international students – especially students interested in pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers. Those...
What to know about the temporary increase in H-2B visas
The policies and rules around employment-based visas are seemingly in a constant state of flux these days. It may appear, based on what some politicians say, that the federal government is striving to drastically cut back on virtually all immigration into the U.S. ...
Which convictions complicate proving good moral character?
One of the things you will generally need to show if you are hoping to gain United States citizenship through naturalization is that you have had “good moral character” for a statutory period, which in most cases means the past five years. If you have a criminal...
How long is a K-1 visa valid?
There are many scenarios in which United States citizens may become engaged to people who live in other countries. Frequently, the goal is to have the foreign national fiancé e move to the United States. They can become a permanent resident and possibly even a...