Chain migration is a term that has unfairly received more than its share of negative publicity. In reality, chain migration encourages family unity among new immigrants to the United States by providing them with access to already-established familial support systems....
Immigration
Who can benefit from a VAWA visa?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that allows certain noncitizens who are victims of domestic violence, battery or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member to self-petition for lawful status in the United States...
The process of relocating your children to the United States
Deciding to move your family to a new country is a monumental step. If you are planning to bring your children to the United States from another country, you might feel overwhelmed by the intricate process. Rest assured, many families successfully navigate this path...
Helping your foreign spouse immigrate to the U.S.
If you want to bring your foreign spouse to the U.S., or move to the states as the spouse of a citizen, it is important to understand your options and approach the immigration process carefully. In order to ensure that you can live with your wife or husband in the...
How To Obtain A Temporary Worker Visa
Not everyone who enters the United States for work plans to stay permanently. Certain categories of visas pertain to temporary workers, and there are different types. One of the important parts of the application process for temporary worker visas is the interview, so...
Illegal Immigration Crackdowns Impact Legal Residents
Florida leadership has touted the success of recent efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. However, evidence suggests that the majority of the people arrested as part of the crackdown are living in the country legally. What recourse do legal residents arrested...
Can disabled persons take the naturalization test?
The immigration process might intimidate you, especially if you experience disabilities that interfere with your mobility and comprehension. Fortunately, you can still participate in the naturalization test and you can also request modifications. Communicating...
What does your priority date mean?
For a variety of reasons, the U.S. continues to be appealing to citizens of other countries. In fact, according to the Migration Policy Insitute, more than 700,000 foreign nationals became legal permanent residents of the U.S. in 2020 alone. Some of them, though,...
The USCIS is trying to improve processing times
If you have ever tried to obtain an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, you have probably experienced some frustration with processing times. After all, it is not uncommon for petitioners and applicants to wait months or even longer to receive an answer. Officials with...
How dangerous is falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen?
As you probably know, being a citizen of the U.S. comes with some meaningful benefits. For example, as a citizen, you can vote in U.S. elections and compete for certain government jobs. You also have a U.S. passport, which enables you to travel freely to many...