If you are an immigrant to the United States who is marrying or already wedded to a U.S. citizen, in order to get your green card, you might have to undergo additional scrutiny. This process is known as a Stokes interview and can take place during your initial...
Overstaying a visa in the United States is a serious matter with various immediate and long-term consequences. It's crucial to understand what you're up against if you find yourself in this situation, especially since U.S. immigration laws have grown increasingly...
Every year, the United States has millions of international visitors. For some, their trip is to visit the famous sites and take in the culture. Others plan to come to the U.S. on a more permanent basis. In any case, the U.S. does place certain restrictions on...
When the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) releases new forms related to the immigration process, those interested in either immigrating to the U.S. or sponsoring a family member or employee in their immigration efforts need to sit up and take...
Asylum is the legal process that allows people from outside the United States who are fleeing persecution or violence in their home countries to seek protection from and move to the United States. In California, as well as any other state, the process of seeking...
There are many immigration proceedings that you can prepare for in advance. For instance, maybe you’re trying to become a naturalized citizen. You can study for the citizenship test and prepare for quite some time before you take it. However, some immigrants who get...
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 –...