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Naturalization is the process that allows an immigrant to become a citizen. They must undergo a background check and meet a variety of specific criteria to be eligible. Usually, immigrants spend time living as permanent residents in the United States before they apply...
People want to build a life in the United States for many different reasons. Some individuals are here because they’re fleeing their home country because they have a well-founded fear of being persecuted. Those individuals may file an asylum petition when they make...
Unlike affirmative asylum, where the hopeful immigrant takes a proactive approach through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “defensive” asylum is a direct response to the threat of deportation. Typically, this means going up against a daunting...
The family members most often brought to the U.S. are spouses, children and parents. What about siblings? Sibling relationships can be closer than any other familial bond. That can be especially true when parents are no longer alive or when an older sibling has helped...
The topic of immigration has sparked many heated debates, especially when it comes to the role of immigrants in the workforce. Many people fail to understand the necessity for an immigrant workforce. However, the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), a...
If you are an immigrant in the United States, you may have a right to an Immigration Court hearing before getting deported. This hearing could be the difference between being allowed to stay in the United States and being deported back to your home country. Preparing...
Moving to the United States is a major undertaking. While you may be primarily focused on making sure your immigration paperwork is all set, there are also other things for you to consider. For example, you’ll want to think about the steps you can take to acclimate...
In U.S. immigration law, two critical mechanisms offer protection to individuals fleeing peril in their home countries: asylum and temporary protected status (TPS). Both provide a lifeline for those facing severe threats but differ fundamentally regarding eligibility...
A green card marriage interview is sometimes conducted when a non-citizen has gotten married to a U.S. citizen. The person who does not have permanent residency status is trying to use their marriage in order to obtain a green card. This is certainly a legal process,...
The U-visa is a non-immigrant visa that benefits victims of certain crimes who have suffered psychological or physical abuse and don’t mind assisting law enforcement and government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. This unique visa...