A good job offer could be how you gain the right to legally enter the United States. Employment opportunities are one of the most straightforward means of individuals securing visas. If you have a work visa, then your legal right to live in the United States obviously...
Immigration Law
If you have an upcoming Stokes interview, read this first
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...
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...
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...
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...
When can parents help their children immigrate?
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....
Immigrants make up a critical part of the U.S. population
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...