As an immigrant or new citizen to the U.S. there is much to learn. It can be exhausting trying to learn all that you need to know about a new city, a new culture and a new language. This blog post is aimed at helping you find resources that can make your transition...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Month: June 2020
Things to remember if you are detained for immigration issues
The United Nations reported that over 46 million immigrants live in America. The country’s immigrant population is about four times more than the next country's total. The American Immigration Council reports that almost 550,000 immigrants live here. About half are...
Employment immigration and your family
Many people move to the U.S. in order to pursue a lucrative job opportunity and reach new heights in terms of their career and financial circumstances. Employment immigration is often very exciting and advantageous, but it is also very challenging for some people. For...
Family-based immigration explained
If a person wishes to come to the U.S., he or she must secure a visa from the government, which requires the person to know someone who is already in the country to act as a sponsor. The U.S. Department of State explains that a person can sponsor family members to...
What protections does the Violence Against Women Act provide?
The federal government offers protection for women in abusive relationships, so you may be able to self-petition for a green card if you are experiencing violence at the hands of your spouse. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains that the Violence...
The path from immigrant to U.S. citizen
The U.S. is a nation of immigrants built on inclusiveness, and its leaders have long recognized that people from all walks of life may improve life here for everyone as well as enjoying the benefits of citizenship. The United States Citizenship and Immigration...
Supreme Court will not to hear federal challenge to sanctuary laws
Since 2016, the federal government has been cracking down on the rights of undocumented immigrants. In response, several states, including Colorado, passed so-called “sanctuary” laws to limit state cooperation federal immigration authorities. One of the first states...
Proposed new asylum rule would deny hearings for many
The current asylum procedure works like this: a person seeking asylum in the United States must first present themselves to an asylum officer. If the asylum seeker can prove that they have a reasonable fear of being subjected to torture or persecution if forced to go...
Challenges at work and deportation
Our law office knows that there are many reasons why people are deported, but those which arise due to one's employer are often very challenging and emotional. For example, some people are ultimately deported after their position is terminated, such as those who stay...
Crimes involving moral turpitude
Foreign residents in the United States should have peace of mind that they are in no danger of removal from the country. One of the ways to help ensure confidence in a long term stay in the U.S. is to know what the federal government requires of foreign residents to...