Recently, a spokesman from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of hundreds of individuals in sanctuary cities. The arrests, which nabbed 170 individuals, took place in the second week of October 2020 in places that limit cooperation with...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Month: October 2020
Do you have to know English to become a U.S. citizen?
If you are a legal permanent resident, you may be thinking about applying to become a U.S. citizen. After all, citizenship confers many rights, including the opportunity to vote in elections. Before applying for naturalization, the official name for the citizenship...
Important steps on the path to naturalization
The process of naturalization is an important vehicle for the growth of U.S. society. It determines to a significant extent the makeup of many communities throughout the nation and the state of Colorado. More than 6 million people successfully achieved citizenship by...
What is a conditional green card?
The vast majority of green card holders have a “permanent” green card. This variety of green card is good for 10 years. However, it is also possible to possess a conditional green card. A person with a conditional green card has the same rights to work and live in the...
What do you need to help your spouse immigrate?
When you immigrate to the United States, your spouse may not always come with you. When your spouse is ready to join you in Colorado, you need to understand the procedures for spousal immigration. One important aspect of spousal immigration is your own legal status....
Biometrics collected during the U.S. immigration process
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services require foreign individuals applying for a work visa or citizenship to submit their biometrics. The USCIS requirements include updated vaccination records. An authorized physician must also perform a medical exam before an...
Victims of crimes have options for visa help
Many people can find themselves in situations where they feel helpless. Fears of more bad things happening to them may hold them back from seeking the help that may be available to them. In particular, individuals who do not have legal immigration status in Colorado...
How can you appeal an asylum decision?
Getting an unfavorable asylum decision can feel like the end of the world. You may wonder if there is a way to appeal the decision, and fortunately, there is. It is possible to appeal asylum denials up to the Federal Court level. But to appeal a decision, you must...
What does temporary protected status mean?
When seeking shelter in the U.S., you may have a few avenues at your disposal. If you come from a country in conflict, you may apply for something called temporary protected status. Find out what temporary protected status is and how you may apply for yourself or on...