Foreign-born US citizens looking to bring the rest of their family over to the USA generally have to apply for a family visa. The process for obtaining such a visa can be complex, and getting the assistance of a lawyer specializing in immigration laws can help in...
Immigration Law
Who can travel with someone who has a work visa?
Securing a work visa is an exciting moment in someone's life. They can continue developing their career and can legally enter the United States to do so. In many cases, a work visa could be the first step on the path toward citizenship. Their good fortune can also...
Can I get a U.S. green card if I have a criminal record?
A criminal record can impact your ability to gain entry into the U.S. on a green card. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency has strict rules on who gets into the country and negatively considers people with criminal records. The agency...
A healthy economy needs immigrants
There's no denying that immigrants play a vital role in our economy. From agriculture to finance, businesses across the country rely on foreign-born workers to keep things running smoothly. And while the current debate over immigration reform can be heated at times,...
The goal of a green card marriage interview
If you get married, and your spouse is a citizen but you are not, you may be able to use that marital status to get a green card. One of the reasons that the U.S. government gives out green cards is to allow married couples to stay together when one of them originally...
How do you know if you’re eligible for The U Visa?
The purpose of the U visa is to help victims of a particular set of crimes that have suffered physical or mental abuse and have worked with US law enforcement to help bring the perpetrator(s) of the crime to justice. The U visa was introduced with the passing of the...
Can convictions for “domestic” offenses lead to deportation?
Once you have earned the right to be in the U.S. legally, you want to avoid doing anything that results in criminal charges. If convicted of certain offenses, deportation is sometimes among the penalties non-U.S. citizens face. Government agencies generally take a...
Do you have to talk to American police officers?
The Bill of Rights, which encompasses the first 10 amendments in the U. S. Constitution provides some very specific rights to people in this country. The Fifth Amendment provides people with a right to remain silent in order to avoid self-incrimination. If you’ve...
3 ways to get a green card as an international student
As an undergrad/graduate student, you’ve enjoyed attending college in the United States. You probably love this country so much that you want to stay longer once you’ve finished your studies. Unfortunately, international students are at F1-visa status, meaning they...
What is green card abandonment?
The U.S. green card is, without a doubt, one of the most coveted documents the world over. While becoming a U.S. citizen is usually the ultimate goal, a green card offers plenty of benefits such as the right to live and work anywhere in the United States. However, the...