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...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Immigration Law
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...
How do you appeal an immigration decision?
If you want to live in Colorado as an immigrant, you must submit an application for immigration. This alone is a harrowing, stressful process. This stress worsens if you get an unfavorable decision. Fortunately, your battle is not over here. You may have a chance to...
What may help me get an approval for a work and family visa?
To receive an immigrant visa based on employment status requires you to have a job in the United States. Your new employer may need to first receive certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to hire you. Your family may then also apply to immigrate with you. If...
ICE arrests hundreds of individuals in sanctuary cities
Recently, a spokesman from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of hundreds of individuals in sanctuary cities. The arrests, which nabbed 170 individuals, took place in the second week of October 2020 in places that limit cooperation with...
Do you have to know English to become a U.S. citizen?
If you are a legal permanent resident, you may be thinking about applying to become a U.S. citizen. After all, citizenship confers many rights, including the opportunity to vote in elections. Before applying for naturalization, the official name for the citizenship...
Important steps on the path to naturalization
The process of naturalization is an important vehicle for the growth of U.S. society. It determines to a significant extent the makeup of many communities throughout the nation and the state of Colorado. More than 6 million people successfully achieved citizenship by...