Immigration

A green card or permanent resident card is the final objective of many immigrants to the United States. Becoming a lawful permanent resident means that someone can stay in the country indefinitely, unlike those subject to the restrictions of a student or employment...

One of the complications that immigrants sometimes run into is that they can find it hard to get a job in the United States after moving here. In some cases, this is because they need to have an advanced grasp of English in order to do the job properly, and they...

If you apply for naturalization or citizenship in the U.S., there are several reasons they may be denied.  Even though the process can be long and complex, it’s important to know some of the most common application issues when seeking citizenship. Learn about some of...

There are all kinds of immigrants to this country. It’s not always as simple as being “documented” or undocumented.  We’ve heard a lot about “Dreamers” who came here with their undocumented parents when they were too young to have a choice in the matter. Many have...

You’re going through a lot of work to earn your U.S. citizenship. Once you get it, it can be one of your greatest assets and change your life. Citizenship would give you higher education, job opportunities and a place to grow (or start) your family. So, when it comes...

When you first immigrated to the U.S., you may have left behind a somewhat complicated life in your home country. Now that you’re a U.S. citizen and attempting to bring family members into the country, it can be difficult if you don’t have a “traditional” family...

While every nation has its pros and cons, the U.S. is largely seen as a desirable place to be. For this reason, many people want to relocate there.  Nonetheless, the reasons for moving to the U.S. can be more nuanced. What are some of the more common reasons why...

When you first came to the United States, it was with a student visa so that you could go to university. During your four years there, you met another student, and the two of you fell in love and decided to get married. This was beneficial to you for many reasons, but...

Becoming a legal, permanent citizen of the United States is no easy feat. After maintaining residency in the country for a minimum of five years, submitting your N-400 naturalization application kicks off a process that you will need to see through to completion...

Getting approval to legally enter or stay in the United States can be a long, drawn-out process. So long that many feel they may as well give up as the authorities appear to have forgotten about them. Despite the snail-like pace of immigration authorities when...