Some people enter the United States because of political unrest in their country of origin. Others get visas so that they can study in the United States or pursue a job here. The government even grants investor visas to those who want to start a business. Family...
Becoming a parent may have been what inspired you to travel to the United States. You wanted to be able to offer your children something better in life than what you had as a child or young adult, and so you took a job opportunity in the United States with a work...
The Diversity Visa Program is a lottery program that enables applicants to have a chance at coming to the United States with a diversity visa. There’s a very limited window of time for people to register for the program. In 2022, the registration period opened on Oct....
Most Americans would probably say it’s only fair that a legal immigrant who joined the U.S. military and served their adopted country honorably shouldn’t have to worry about being deported. However, a number of immigrant veterans who ran into trouble with the law –...
It was your lifelong ambition to move to the United States, and you made it happen. You’re settled now and have a family as well as good career prospects. Unfortunately, you’ve found yourself in some legal trouble and are worried that it may impact your residency...
It takes years to become a United States citizen if you were born in another country. There are several stages in the immigration process. The first is often securing a visa for legal entry into the country. The next will be applying for a green card so that you are a...
People come to the United States of America for new opportunities. Often, those opportunities relate to their employment. Securing a job in the United States is a common reason for foreign nationals to enter the country. You may have obtained a work visa because your...
With so much upheaval taking place across the world, the need for safe, legal immigration to the United States is increasing. Whether due to war, crime, poverty or catastrophic weather, there is no shortage of reasons driving people to seek safe harbor. Just as there...
Applying for permanent residency in the U.S. is a major decision that can take a lot of time and effort. Additionally, applications may require certain levels of investment in terms of both emotions and finances. With the effort required to obtain legal residency,...
A green card can change your life as an immigrant. A visa only gets you into the United States of America. It doesn't necessarily mean that you get to stay forever. Different visas are eligible for renewal, but eventually, those here on a visa will have to leave....