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Regardless of an immigrant’s legal status in this country, it’s not unreasonable to be concerned these days about one’s chances of being detained and even deported. Certainly, undocumented immigrants have the most to be concerned about. While legality of some actions...
When a loved one dies, many immigrants face an urgent and painful question: is it possible to leave the United States, attend the funeral or support family abroad and still return without jeopardizing immigration status? The answer depends entirely on the type of...
Many foreign professionals come to the United States on employment visas with plans to grow their careers. As new opportunities arise, one common question is whether they can change employers without losing their legal status. Most U.S. employment visas are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...