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 –...
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Can you be deported for a minor offense?
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...
Can you avoid the testing required for naturalized citizenship?
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...
Does losing the job that secured your visa lead to deportation?
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...
Who is eligible for a family-based visa?
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...
How having a green card can improve your situation
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,...
3 times you might qualify for a green card
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....
Does racism play a role in immigration to the United States?
People decide to apply for a visa to come to the United States for the chance at a better life. To do this the legal way, they have to apply for a U.S. visa. This takes time and money, but the process and cost aren’t the same across the board. Typically, individuals...
Reasons why your green card may be revoked in California
A green card is a significant milestone in the immigration process and a big step towards gaining full citizenship in the United States. Being a lawful permanent resident means that you can live and work in the US indefinitely, receive federal benefits and --...
Medi-Cal expanding to older undocumented immigrants next year
On July 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that allows low-income Californians who are 50-years-old and older to obtain Medi-Cal coverage regardless of their immigration status. The law takes effect next year. At the signing, Newsom said, “It’s a point of...
