Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do I Have to Learn English to Become a U.S. Citizen?
You have your own American Dream that you want to become a reality, so you start looking into the immigration process for coming to the United States. Suppose you only know your native language and cannot speak English. In that case, you could be wondering if this limitation will bar you from being able… Read More »
Is it Possible for International Students to Get School Loans in the U.S.?
During the 2021/2022 academic year, there were 948,519 international students throughout the United States studying at various educational institutions. If you are considering coming to the United States on a student Visa to attend school and further your education, you could be wondering what your options are for paying for tuition. There is no… Read More »
Tips for Preparing for Your Master Calendar Hearing
When determining if someone inside of the United States should be removed, the first stage of the process will be what is called the Master Calendar hearing. This is not a hearing where a foreign national will learn about their status in the country and if they will be sent back to their home… Read More »
Why You Should Never Lie on Your U.S. Visa Application
Thousands upon thousands of foreigners apply for a green card or a visa in the United States every year. And when applying for entrance into the U.S., there will be several questions to answer. It is imperative that these questions are answered truthfully, as doing otherwise could jeopardize one’s ability ever to be granted… Read More »
What Family Members of U.S. Citizens are Considered Immediate Relatives?
There are several reasons why having lawful U.S. permanent residence can be so beneficial, including the ability to travel around the country, leave the country and come back, obtain gainful employment, and more. Having a green card means that you are a lawful permanent resident, and this is why this card is so coveted…. Read More »
What Is The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery?
The Immigration Act of 1990 created the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery. This drawing was established to benefit individuals from specific countries who send the least amount of immigrants to the United States. Residents of these countries who also meet all the requirements are eligible to enter the lottery. The lottery registration usually takes place… Read More »
How Can You Speed Up Your U.S. Immigration Case?
You have decided that immigrating to the United States is the right move and direction for your life. So you want to figure out how to navigate the U.S. immigration system in the most efficient and expedited way. That makes sense, and you would be among the many millions of people who have the… Read More »
Tips For Protecting Your Green Card Status
You have gone through the complicated U.S. immigration process and successfully obtained your green card. If you take care of it and follow the rules, you can keep it. And keeping it means you can either remain a lawful permanent resident for life or you may have the opportunity to become a naturalized citizen…. Read More »
New Changes To The Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Policy Manual (USCIS Policy Manual) has updated guidance on determining what age a noncitizen is under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Essentially, the adjustment to the policy will allow more dependent children eligibility for permanent residence with greater protections from the CSPA. The immigration policy and… Read More »
Updated Asylum Restrictions In The United States
The United States policy for migrants coming through the U.S.-Mexican border has been recently updated. Now the migrants will have to first attempt to seek asylum in another country before they arrive at the U.S. border to avoid being turned away. This move will stop a large portion of migrants from seeking asylum in… Read More »