You married your spouse while you both lived overseas, but you were the only person who was a U.S. citizen. Born in the United States, you've always been welcome here, so it's been difficult to deal with the fact that your spouse may not be granted those same rights....
You have probably seen the news reports over the last few years about children being taken away from their parents at the U.S. border. This typically happens when families attempt to enter the country without the proper paperwork. The news only gives you a shortened...
You're a U.S. citizen. Your spouse is not. They are in the United States legally at this time -- on a work visa or a school visa, for instance -- but that's going to run out. You want to use your marriage to get them a green card so that they can stay with you...
If you are an American citizen and you are legally married to a non-citizen, your spouse’s citizenship is not automatic. There are steps you can take for your spouse to become a legal immigrant. With some modification, these steps also apply if you are a lawful...
There is a misconception about a resident's ability to travel while holding a visa in the United States. Most people believe that once you are in America, you are not allowed to leave U.S. soil or else your visa may be at risk. The truth is that permeant residents are...
Receiving a Notice to Appear (NTA) in front of an immigration judge can fill you and your family with dread. Though it means you are not involved in the expedited removal process, it is still the beginning of the traditional removal process. The prospect of removal,...
These days, if you are not a citizen of this country, your ability to remain in this country could be in jeopardy. Even if you have a green card, you could potentially face deportation under certain circumstances. The sad fact is that anyone who is not a U.S. citizen...
You fell in love with a U.S. citizen and vowed to spend the rest of your lives together. The two of you expect your bond to last forever, but you still face one obstacle to continuing your journey. You need to take the trip to your local immigration office here in New...
You entered the country the right way and have made New York your new home. You worked hard and obtained your green card. Your green card is about to expire, though. What can you do? Green cards are only good for so long, generally 10 years. If you let it expire, you...
When you first obtained gainful employment in the United States, you may have had mixed emotions. On one hand, you were no doubt relieved that you had secured a means to provide for your family. On the other, you may have worried that an incident would occur to place...
