Colorado Immigration Law Blog
Defenses to deportation
Immigrants come to Colorado from around the world to work and raise a family. If you received a notice of removal, you may have options that allow you to remain in the United States. Several of these options require that you have no record of violent crimes. According...
What is the difference between asylum and refugee status?
If you leave your country of origin and have reason to fear going back, you may be able to apply for asylum or refugee status in the United States. Refugees and asylees gain a protected status that allows them to stay in the U.S. According to U.S. Citizenship and...
What are the preference levels for family green cards?
Whether you are a citizen of the United States or you have legal permanent residency in the U.S., you may have relatives who still live in other countries. If you wish to have your family members join you in the U.S., you should know that there are different...
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...
What is a conditional green card?
The vast majority of green card holders have a “permanent” green card. This variety of green card is good for 10 years. However, it is also possible to possess a conditional green card. A person with a conditional green card has the same rights to work and live in the...
What do you need to help your spouse immigrate?
When you immigrate to the United States, your spouse may not always come with you. When your spouse is ready to join you in Colorado, you need to understand the procedures for spousal immigration. One important aspect of spousal immigration is your own legal status....
Biometrics collected during the U.S. immigration process
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services require foreign individuals applying for a work visa or citizenship to submit their biometrics. The USCIS requirements include updated vaccination records. An authorized physician must also perform a medical exam before an...
Victims of crimes have options for visa help
Many people can find themselves in situations where they feel helpless. Fears of more bad things happening to them may hold them back from seeking the help that may be available to them. In particular, individuals who do not have legal immigration status in Colorado...
