Immigration Law

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...

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...

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...

Immigration law dictates who can enter the country. Those who want to work or study in the United States need to apply for visas. Those who would like to permanently live in the United States may need to apply for a green card to become lawful permanent residents....

You can imagine that immigration has always been very important in the United States. Other than those born to Native American groups, everyone in the U.S. is either an immigrant or the descendant of an immigrant. This country was founded on it, and that continues to...

Living in the United States of America with your family is a dream of many people who weren’t born in this country. It’s one that must be handled carefully at every turn. Every move you make should be thought about so you can determine if you want to keep those...

Whether it’s for employment reasons or family matters, obtaining the legal right to remain in the U.S. is typically very important to those who apply. One crucial aspect of the process is the interview segment.  Interviews can be daunting for anyone, but nerves can be...

Being apart from your family members can be a great source of heartache. When the distance is measured in thousands of miles, it might seem like you’ll never be together, especially if they live in another country. Family-based immigration in the United States enables...

You’re not yet an American citizen, though you hope to be someday. As of now, you’re simply living in the U.S. with your significant other, using a student visa to get your post-graduate degree.  While doing so, you and your partner have two children together. You...

If you're facing deportation, then you likely have a lot of questions. The immigration court system can seem to be shrouded in a great deal of secrecy. It’s important to understand as much as possible about the process if you’re seeking to fight your deportation or...