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 –...
Immigration
3 important steps to take if you want to become a U.S. Citizen
There is no guarantee that you can stay in the United States until you become a citizen. People with visas will eventually have to leave when their visas expire. Even permanent residents with green cards are still subject to removal proceedings or deportation in...
Options for Ukranian Refugees seeking US entry
What options exist for Ukrainian refugees trying to enter the US? 1) Current Visa. Obviously, if they have a valid US visa, they can use it to enter. The CBP is not expected to thoroughly examine their immigrant intent, purpose for the visit or etcetera. The DOS...
The most common issues immigrants face in the U.S.
Immigrating to a new country is challenging. There’s a mountain of paperwork to fill out, immunizations to obtain, and you may not be fluent in the language spoken in your new country. Once you finally arrive there is a whole new set of issues to face. The United...
Do you have to know English to come to America?
There is a myth that everyone who comes to America needs to know English when they arrive. While it is extremely helpful to speak English when you live in the United States, not all immigrants are required to learn English to come to the U.S. In fact, the United...
How to prepare for your immigration interview
Whether it’s for family or work reasons, obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. is most likely extremely important to you. Getting to this stage is not easy, but the rewards after a successful immigration application are certainly worthwhile. A Green Card...
How the House Spending Bill could change immigration practices
Immigration reform comes in many different forms. Sometimes, it comes through executive orders issued by the President of the United States. Sometimes, it is through judicial rulings. Other times, Congress decides to act to change the way people legally enter the...
Why do U.S. visa requests get denied?
There are various reasons why individuals secure visas to come to the United States. You might have found the love of your life and want to join them and live happily ever after. You might also want to bring your family back together in a single county now that some...
Could I lose my residency if I leave the U.S.?
You know how much effort you went through to gain permanent residency in the United States, so you do not want to do anything to endanger your residency status. You may fear losing this status so much that you do not want to leave the U.S. at all. Still, you should...
Who can enter the country with a family preference visa?
There are numerous ways that people can legally enter the United States. Some people come here as students to attend prestigious schools. Other people obtain a visa because of the skilled work that they do. Those fleeing war or persecution may qualify for asylum or...