Immigrants have to establish that they meet certain standards to enter and remain in the United States of America. Security issues are a main concern during immigration proceedings. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts careful...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Immigration Law
3 important rules for K-1 fianc(é)e visas
Love can start in the strangest ways. People might meet someone while traveling for business or on a vacation. They might develop a deep emotional connection with someone they met online. Those from more traditional cultures may even find love through family efforts...
How can VAWA cancellation of removal assist LPR spouses?
Navigating the complex legal landscape of immigration can be daunting. This is often especially true when it comes to situations involving Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) spouses and the potential need for relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA...
The Public Charge Rule’s impact on immigration
Numerous policies, rules and regulations complicate the immigration process. One such policy that has generated significant discussion of late is the Public Charge Rule. This federal guideline is pivotal in determining who can enter or remain in the country. It’s a...
Can I get a divorce during my immigration proceedings?
Divorce is a complicated process for anyone going through it. It is emotionally painful and often causes financial and other difficulties. In addition, if one of the parties to the divorce is an immigrant, they may face additional barriers in the divorce process...
3 reasons a criminal charge can affect an immigration case
An individual's criminal record has a direct impact on their immigration opportunities. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) performs thorough background checks when initially granting someone a visa to travel to the United States. Background...
Will you be deported if you get divorced?
No matter how much you might wish it to be otherwise, your head never rules your heart. You can fall in love unexpectedly – and fall out of love just the same. When you fell in love with a U.S. citizen, you really believed that “happily ever after” was in your future,...
2 ways VAWA can help protect abused immigrants
Although crime can happen to any person, some people are more vulnerable than others. Immigrants are often at high risk for certain kinds of criminal activity. People may target immigrants because of a language barrier or because there's an assumption that they won't...
3 benefits immigrants receive from naturalization
Naturalization is a complex and time-consuming process where someone who is a lawful permanent resident becomes a citizen of the United States of America. It involves submitting paperwork to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and undergoing...
Can you help your brother or sister enter the United States?
Legally entering the United States could protect you from instability and violence in your country of origin. It may also open up a wealth of opportunities, from changing your religion to pursuing a college degree. After you legally move to the United States and begin...