What is asylum? Asylum is a legal process by which people fleeing persecution in their home country can seek to live safely in the United States. International treaties and federal
The Rule of “Public Charge” Could Take Effect on October 15, 2019The Rule of “Public Charge” Could Take Effect on October 15, 2019
Warning: the “Public Charge” law will take effect on October 15, 2019 if it is approved by the judicial court – What does this mean for immigrants? WHAT IS THE PUBLIC
The Number of Venezuelans Applying for Political Asylum in the United States Continues to IncreaseThe Number of Venezuelans Applying for Political Asylum in the United States Continues to Increase
In which cases do Venezuelans qualify for Political asylum in the United States? In order to qualify as a “refugee” and to be able to request political asylum in the
Forgiveness I601A to Obtain A Green CardForgiveness I601A to Obtain A Green Card
WAIVER- FORM I601A If the US immigration authorities they consider you to be “inadmissible”, you may be denied a green card. However, you do have the possibility to apply for a waiver or
Family-Based ImmigrationFamily-Based Immigration
FAMILY IMMIGRATION What is family based immigration? Family immigration is the primary basis for legal immigration to the United States. Under current immigration law, US citizens and legal permanent residents can
Differences Between an American Citizen and a Legal Permanent ResidentDifferences Between an American Citizen and a Legal Permanent Resident
The terms “permanent resident” and “US citizen” are often confused with each other. Although they both confer rights to live legally in the United States, they have very different meanings. The differences in rights between
Who Qualifies for Permanent Residence Through Family Ties?Who Qualifies for Permanent Residence Through Family Ties?
WHAT IS PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR GREEN CARD? The permanent green card in the United States, popularly known as the “Green Card” is an identity document for permanent residents of the
To Apply for Permanent Residence by Marriage, Do I Need an Attorney?To Apply for Permanent Residence by Marriage, Do I Need an Attorney?
Both US citizens and lawful permanent residents can apply to their spouses for a permanent residence card; the Green Card. Each year, more than 450,000 United States citizens marry foreigners and
New Immigration Consequences if You Marry a US CitizenNew Immigration Consequences if You Marry a US Citizen
It is very common to hear in our immigrant community that a person who came to the United States as a tourist or as a student found the love of their life
Immigration Reform Project: RAISE ActImmigration Reform Project: RAISE Act
The bill, which was introduced yesterday by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA) and endorsed by President Donald Trump, does not live up to his immigration reform title,