If you are seeking a green card based on your marriage to a United States citizen, you could wind up having to undergo a Stokes interview for the green card process to go further. Something about your application for a permanent visa could have called the legitimacy...
Year: 2022
2 common non-immigrant visas
In the state of California, immigrants can acquire several different visas. Some are issued temporarily, while others are permanent. Each person should consider their situation and legal options to find the visa that best meets their needs. Learn more about these...
Assault charges can lead to deportation
A criminal conviction is one sure way of getting deported from the U.S. However, not all crimes can lead to removal proceedings against you. Only crimes of moral turpitude occurring within five years of being admitted to the country can lead to deportation. The...
Witness testimony is not infallible
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, this means that the police and prosecution have at least some evidence against you. Importantly, this does not automatically mean that you are guilty of any crime. Evidence comes in many forms, and eyewitness testimony...
2 important restrictions on fiance visas
When most couples get engaged, their biggest concerns will be finding a venue or picking a date when all of their family members can come. For people who fall in love across international boundaries, going from engagement to marriage can be a bit more challenging....
Dishonesty will jeopardize your immigration application
You’ve been waiting for the opportunity to move permanently to the United States for years. Finally, you’ve saved up the money and got the ball rolling. There are just a few more boxes to check, as well as the immigration interview process. You’ve heard a lot about...
2 defense options you have when accused of a violent crime
If you have been accused of a violent crime, one of the first things you need to do is figure out your defense options. One of the worst mistakes you can make is to sit back and assume that everything will fall in place on its own. Criminal defense is a formal...
Deportation and crimes of moral turpitude
If you are an immigrant living in the United States, you certainly know that breaking the law can have undesirable consequences. It could even affect your continued stay in the country. While you can't be deported for all kinds of crimes, there is a special category...
When you’re an immigrant charged with domestic violence, read this
A situation at home got heated. Voices were raised and, just maybe, a few objects were thrown in the heat of anger. Someone called the police, and you ended up arrested for domestic violence. For any ordinary U.S. citizen, this would already be a crisis, but it’s...
Could you get a DUI for one drink?
You generally just drink at your house, so you never have to worry about driving. But then a friend invites you out for dinner, and you have a glass of wine while you eat. You find yourself wondering if it's safe to drive or if you could get a DUI. It is very common...