Category Archives: Family Immigration
Does Every Immigrant that Comes to the U.S. Choose to Become Naturalized Citizens?
The United States of America has more international immigrants than any other country in the world. There are plenty of reasons why people from all over the globe decide that they want to make the trip to the United States. Despite this, coming to the U.S. can be an incredibly complicated process, and some… Read More »
If You Meet With A U.S. Immigration Attorney Does That Mean You Have to Hire Them?
There is no denying the complexity that comes with working through the U.S. immigration system, and at times, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and a daunting task to say the least. When you do not understand the English language, figuring out everything, making the right decisions, and getting all the paperwork filled out correctly… Read More »
Consular Processing and United States Family Petitions
When you petition a family member who is outside of the United States to come to the country to live and obtain their green card, then you would be involved in the consular process. The consular process is one method that may be utilized, out of many, to help a loved one obtain a… Read More »
2024 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to 3 American Immigrants
The Nobel Prize is a highly distinguished award named after the inverter, entrepreneur, and businessman Alfred Nobel. After his death, his instructions were to use the wealth he accumulated during his life to reward individuals who contributed the most significant benefit to humankind. In October of each year, there are six fields in which… Read More »
How Do Some Unauthorized Immigrants in The U.S. Have Protection from Deportation?
More so than any other country around the globe, the United States has the most immigrants wanting to come and live in the country. In fact, the United States is home to as much as one-fifth of the international migrants that come from almost every country around the world. There are several motivations for… Read More »
Understanding How Asian Americans Feel About Living in the United States
There are 24 million Asian Americans who call the United States home, and 54% of them are immigrants. Among the immigrant Asian Americans, 67% are adults. This data from the Pew Research Center shows that out of all of the significant racial or ethnic groups living in the U.S., Asian Americans are the only… Read More »
Undocumented Immigrants, D.A.C.A., and DREAMers: What is the Difference?
There are several terms thrown around that refer to individuals in the country without legal status. U.S. immigration law is always evolving and changing, and because of this, there are nuances as to what terms actually mean and who they apply to. Immigrating to the United States and obtaining legal status is a notoriously… Read More »
Updates to the Policy Manual Guidance for the T Visa: For Victims of Human Trafficking
T visas are meant for individuals who survived human trafficking. Recently, a major update to the T visa application has gone into effect, and according to professionals monitoring and trying to prevent human trafficking, the changes are showing to have a positive impact. Still, the changes are not without criticisms. For individuals who have… Read More »
Know Your Rights If ICE Comes to Your Door
It can be a terrifying experience to have a knock at your door, and that knock comes from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The critical thing to know is that even if you are an undocumented immigrant living in the country, you still have constitutional rights. You must know your rights… Read More »
Relief for Undocumented Immigrant Spouses Through “Parole in Place”
It is estimated that as many as 765,000 individuals who are undocumented and do not have lawful status are married to American citizens. In these households, there are approximately 1.6 million dependent children. Recently, the Biden administration released comprehensive details and eligibility requirements for undocumented immigrants who are residing in the United States and… Read More »