If you are a United States citizen (or a resident alien) and are married to a non-citizen, who cannot otherwise qualify as a resident alien under either the Substantial Presence Test or the Green Card Test (as explained at the IRS link directly below), then you have...
Immigration
What happens if you lose your job on a work visa?
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...
Becoming a citizen could help your family living abroad
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...
Overstayed your visa? Here’s what can be done
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...
Why people immigrate to the United States
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...
Medicaid & Immigration Changes to Public Charge Rule
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...
How do child custody and immigration interact?
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...
Do those with work visas face deportation after a job loss?
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...
Venezuela TPS extended by DHS to March 10, 2024
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...
Can you qualify for a green card through your employment?
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...