Immigrants continue to arrive in the United States at a steady rate. The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that a record number of over 43 million immigrants now live in the U.S., a number expected to increase in the next several decades. Refugees...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Month: February 2021
How does refugee status affect mental health?
Immigrants continue to arrive in the United States at a steady rate. The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that a record number of over 43 million immigrants now live in the U.S., a number expected to increase in the next several decades. Refugees...
What does VAWA have to do with battered immigrants?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has done many good things for people over its time. It has helped survivors of domestic abuse across the country. On top of that, it offers important resources and aid toward immigrants as well. But how does VAWA relate to...
What can you do if your green card does not arrive?
After doing well on your immigration interview, you may be feeling great. You will receive a note that says you have approval for permanent residency and should receive your green card shortly after. What happens if you do not receive the green card? A green card can...
How a divorce affects the status of a Green Card
One of the easiest ways for someone to become a citizen of the United States is through marriage to someone who is already a citizen. Because of this, many people attempt to enter the U.S. by marrying someone and divorcing him or her after a short period of time. The...
Are you eligible for an inadmissibility waiver?
If your spouse is a U.S. citizen, you may be looking forward to filing a one-step application for legal permanent residency. With this comparatively speedy process, your spouse files an immigrant visa petition at the same time as you file your green card application....
What is a family-based immigrant visa?
When you experience the opportunity and comfort of living in the United States, you may feel a strong desire to help your family experience the same feelings. Because of your citizenship status, you may have the chance to facilitate the immigration and naturalization...