Immigrants who live in Colorado may be there for many different reasons. Some may wish to find a better life in a safer location. Others fear persecution in their home country and wish to live somewhere that they won't have to fear being hunted down. But just who is...
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What is your eligibility for employment based immigration?
If you intend to work in Colorado someday but are not currently a citizen of the United States, is it still possible for you to find a job in the state? The answer is yes, though you will need to go through the proper avenues to gain citizenship or get a green card or...
Do you qualify for a student visa?
If you are intending to study abroad and will be staying for a certain period of time, you will need to look into applying for a visa. In your case, it is likely going to be a student visa. But what are the requirements, and do you actually qualify? FindLaw takes a...
Are you updated on US immigration policy changes?
Keeping up to date on U.S. immigration law policies is challenging, to say the least. Laws are often complex, and lawmakers are constantly adding new laws that may or may not affect your particular legal status if you happen to be a Colorado immigrant. It's difficult...
Know your rights if an ICE officer approaches you
When you live or work in Colorado or any other state, you have certain personal rights protected under the U.S. Constitution. No one can undermine those rights for any reason. The more you understand your rights ahead of time, the better able to protect them you might...
Are you 1 of 700,000 who will become US citizens this year?
When you and your family traveled from abroad and crossed a U.S. border, you may have had an ultimate goal in mind: to become a U.S. citizen. Perhaps your Colorado neighborhood has several households that include immigrants. As you prepare for citizenship, it can be...
Culture shock stress: Legal issues can make it worse
When you stepped onto U.S. soil and traveled to Colorado, you knew you were leaving behind everything and everyone with which you were familiar in your country of origin. Still, you had plans and dreams of starting afresh and building a new life and memories for...
Perhaps the most important test for which you’ll ever study
Moving to Colorado from another country can be exciting and stressful at the same time. As an immigrant, you may experience a significant learning curve. You have to learn to speak, write and read English. You may also struggle to adjust to certain cultural norms....
Conditions for temporary protective status
U.S. immigration law is so complex, it can be confusing to understand, even if you are well-versed in this type of law. For the average immigrant family who may be residing in Colorado, numerous issues or situations may prompt legal status problems. If you don't know...
Visas: Immigrant or non-immigrant? Which do you need?
Colorado is home to many people who traveled to the United States from other countries of origin. You may have plans of your own to apply for a visa that brings you one step closer to legally entering the U.S., either on a temporary or permanent basis. Determining...