Love knows no boundaries, but if you are a citizen of the United States engaged to a noncitizen who resides in another country, you may wonder if you can bring your fiance(e) to Colorado and get married here. We at Ramos Immigration Law understand your concern,...
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Family Immigration
An additional 30,000 foreign workers to be granted H-2B visas
Employers in California and around the country are likely pleased to see the economy booming. However, finding workers to fill low-skilled jobs is becoming increasingly difficult. President Trump has repeatedly said that even legal immigration is a threat to American...
USCIS vows to scrutinize child marriage petitions more closely
An Associated Press report released in January revealed that more than 5,000 adults in California and around the country have submitted immigration petitions on behalf of spouses under the age of 18. The report, which was based on figures from the Department of...
Your wedding bells rang, then ICE knocked at your door
You married the love of your life and moved into your dream house here in Colorado. Okay, so perhaps it is not exactly your dream house, but it is large enough to welcome the children you and your spouse hope to have. It's also a nice place to live while you make...
Marriage-based immigration document preparation
One way for immigrants to gain citizenship after entry into the U.S. is to become married to a United States citizen in Colorado or any other state. However, the immigration process can still be quite difficult to navigate. That's why many people seek the advice of an...
U.S. could stop granting asylum to domestic violence victims
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is currently considering whether domestic violence victims from foreign countries should qualify for asylum in the United States. His decision could impact the cases of thousands of immigrants in California and across the country....
Is your sibling ready to join you in the U.S?
Your successful application for U.S. citizenship has opened many doors for you. You may be preparing to vote in Colorado primary elections, seeking financial aid for your education, or applying for one of the many enticing federal jobs for which your citizenship makes...
Are you worried about being separated from your family?
If there is one thing that is certain about U.S. immigration law, it's that it's always changing. When you arrived in Colorado, you may have had urgent circumstances that caused you to request asylum. That was the case for one mother and her 7-year-old child in...
Preparation often key to successful Stokes interview
Getting married is often a joyful and exciting time in a couple's relationship. Marriage is a major step toward a lifelong commitment, which couples often mark with special ceremonies and celebrations. If you arrived in Colorado from another country to marry a U.S....
Will climate change lead to a new definition of refugees?
Under international law, a person may claim refugee status is they are escaping a war zone in their home country or if they would face persecution (based on religion, race, political affiliation etc.) by returning to their home country. The United States follows the...