While 2020's Summer has forced many organizations and businesses to reel back operations for several months, many are attempting to get back to normal procedures for the Fall — including immigration and customs enforcement. As the New York Times reports, ICE agents...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Year: 2020
Can you appeal a denial of asylum?
Immigrants like you wish to gain asylum to the United States for reasons of personal health, safety and peace of mind. If you apply for asylum and have this application denied, it often feels like the end of the world. But fortunately for you, this is not the case....
What should you know about the naturalization test?
For work purposes, in pursuit of asylum or for any other number of reasons, you may wish to achieve United States citizenship. With few exceptions and among other steps, you must complete an interview and pass an exam before receiving U.S. citizenship. Failing to pass...
What is birthright citizenship?
Birthright citizenship is a controversial topic because many countries do not recognize it but the U.S. still does. According to the Center for Immigration Studies, only 38 countries have birthright citizenship. The idea of this is that you gain citizenship by birth...
FAQs about U.S. visas
You need a visa to enter the U.S. and stay in the country on a limited basis. According to The U.S. Department of State, a visa lets you travel to the port of entry, land border crossing or airport and request permission to enter the U.S. Since possessing a visa does...
Immigrant work permit delay leads to lawsuit
Foreign workers provide substantial value to the U.S. economy. One reason they're able to do this is because of work visas. These documents allow immigrant workers to utilize their labor and talents here on American soil. This can enable them to improve their lives...
What you should know about the new citizenship fee increase
During the past few years, the U.S. immigration system has constantly been in flux. The rules and regulations seem to change almost every day, and with little notice. This has made life more challenging for many people who came to this country to establish a better...
4 common defenses to deportation
Immigrants to the United States face a plethora of hardships. Dealing with the large amounts of legal paperwork and documentation needed to remain in this country is overwhelming. Familiarizing oneself with some common defenses to removal and deportation can help ease...
Potential USCIS furlough could delay immigration
Current events have stalled, derailed and halted business in Colorado and the world over. It looks as though federal immigration agencies could experience setbacks, too. Delayed stimulus package negotiations could force the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to...
What documents prove U.S. citizenship?
If you were not born on American soil to American parents, you may have concerns about proving your U.S. citizenship. Depending on your circumstances, you may have acquired American citizenship even though you were not born in the U.S. or you may have received...