Category Archives: Family Immigration
The Debate Over Ending Birthright Citizenship in the U.S.
On January 20, the Trump administration determined that birthright citizenship in the United States should end. As a result, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) that is scheduled to take effect on February 19, 2025. The EO would end automatic citizenship for babies born in the United States if neither of the parents… Read More »
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsoring Step Children In the United States Through Family Visas
If you are navigating the immigration process for your foreign spouse and stepchild, a question you may have is how you can ensure that you can sponsor your stepchild through a family visa in the United States. You love your foreign spouse and your stepchild, but because the child is not biologically your own,… Read More »
Family Visas That Can Help You Sponsor a Stepchild
If you are navigating the U.S. immigration system with your foreign-born spouse and your spouse has a biological child, figuring out how to use a family visa to bring your stepchild to the country is critical to keeping your family together. It is important to understand the immigration laws and rules for sponsoring a… Read More »
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 »