For the first time in more than two years, US Citizenship and Immigration Services has a Senate-confirmed leader. Ur Jaddou is now the first woman and person of Mexican and Arab descent to get the job. What does this mean for immigration policy in the United States?...
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3 tips for preparing for the civics test
Becoming a U.S. citizen can be a lengthy process that requires ongoing dedication and preparation on your end. As part of the naturalization process, you will have to take a civics test. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a USCIS officer will ask...
Change to public charge rule could help with adjustment of status
Many people living in Colorado come from different countries. You may have moved to the United States years ago for job opportunities, to be with family or for a myriad of other reasons. Over time, you may have come to feel that the U.S. is your home, and you want to...
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....
Interview update for Adjustment of Status Applications
In December 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updates to guidelines regarding applicants who wish to file for permanent U.S. residence or to adjust status. The new guidelines address the subject of interviews and whether an interview...
Who qualifies for Temporary Protected Status?
If your country of origin is dangerous to return to, you may qualify for Temporary Protected Status. This is an immigration status given to nationals from countries where it may be difficult or even dangerous to go back to. Temporary Protected Status or TPS has saved...
Is asylum the same as withholding of removal?
There are a few ways in which you can come into this country and secure residency without fear of deportation. The two main ways include seeking asylum or withholding of removal. According to the American Immigration Council, the U.S. has multiple agreements that all...