For many people, the initial path that they choose to enter the United States is a visa. For instance, students who want to study abroad can get a student visa to attend a university in the U.S. Even those who simply want to stay for a short time can get tourist...
The immigration process is quite complicated. You have to meet very specific standards to legally enter the United States, and there are many different stages involved in the process. Most immigrants wait years to become permanent residents, and many never become...
When you entered the United States, you were given an I-94 form as proof of your status as a legal visitor – but it had an end date that you overlooked or simply couldn’t obey for one reason or another. Since you’ve now overstayed your visa, you live in fear of being...
America is known for being home to millions of people from different backgrounds and creeds. This includes not only natives but immigrants, too. Some studies indicate that up to one million people move to the US every year. Why is this the case? What makes the US so...
There have been numerous questions posed regarding immigration applications and Medicaid. The August 2019 Public Charge Final Rule made recipients of Medicaid ineligible for immigration benefits. However, as a result of litigation in the U.S 7th Circuit and a new...
Parents who are immigrants in the United States often face considerable uncertainties, especially when they have to face the legal system. This doesn’t always mean having to face criminal charges. Some people who immigrated here may have to deal with child custody...
Employment is often how people without direct connections to the United States first enter the country. A work visa can represent an opportunity for you and your immediate family members. You can take your career to the next level when you accept a job in the United...
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has extended the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. The 18-month extension of TPS for Venezuela will be effective from 9/10/2022 through 3/10/2024. Only Venezuelans who...
Many people who travel to the United States for employment opportunities initially have visas. There are multiple different visa programs that help certain workers enter the United States for employment opportunities. The problem with visas is that they are temporary...
A green card allows you to be a permanent resident of the United States. Many people who initially come here in other ways, such as on a tourist visa or a student visa, will then try to shift over to having a green card so they can stay for a longer period of time –...
