Thousands of foreigners seek asylum in the U.S each year. Basically, individuals who are already residing in the United States and are unwilling or unable to return to their home countries for fear of persecution based on their sexual orientation, race, religion or...
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...
If you are living and working in California on a green card, you might be one of the many who live in constant fear of deportation. Having to leave America and return to your former nation is something many dread. In most situations, you must break the law before the...
Millions of people in the United States use prescription medications every day, while many more use them after specific medical procedures. In order to get these medications, they first have to get a prescription from the doctor and then bring that to a pharmacy so...
When you meet the love of your life and plan to get married, you want to spend as much time with them as possible. If they are a legal resident of another country, you probably want to bring them to California ahead of your wedding. A fiancée or fiancé visa (known...
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...
When a police officer starts to question you, your first instinct may be to cooperate. For example, they might tell you that you could have information that could help them solve a crime or protect the local community. They might also tell you that you won't face...
The right to drive is a privilege that should be respected and valued. Sometimes, however, we can have a lapse in judgment, especially when under the influence of alcohol. Losing your license due to a DUI charge can be frustrating and disruptive to your life, but it’s...
California has long allowed for the use of medicinal marijuana, but recreational marijuana has also been permitted in recent years. This isn't exclusive to California. It has happened in numerous states and is likely to eventually happen almost everywhere. Public...