California is the most populous state in the United States, and it shares a border with Mexico. This means there are many immigrants and asylum seekers in the region, and the process of immigration and asylum are of immense importance to them. Changes to the asylum...
Although someone may petition for a family member to immigrate to the United States, visa backlogs develop. A California resident may need help addressing the issue of a relative waiting for a visa with no apparent end in sight. A new program proposed by the Biden...
Persons wishing to bring family members to the United States can apply for the necessary visa to do so. The volume of such applicants can be significant, leaving many awaiting the processing of their visa petitions. California residents could wait far longer than they...
To the casual observer, the immigration court system in California is a tangled mess of rules, regulations and exceptions. It can be even more challenging for the undocumented immigrants who pass through the system every day. These individuals may not speak English as...
There's good news for any DACA recipient in California who has ever dreamt of a life as a police officer. After new legislation has passed, it's now legal for these Dreamers to pursue a career in law enforcement. Police departments need officers This change in...
California has many immigrants who love this country and want to become citizens. To accomplish this, they must be permanent residents of the United States for at least five years. After that, they must pass a citizenship test and interview. Applicants only have two...
The federal government has a strict visa application policy in place that often takes a lot of time, leaving immigrants waiting and wondering about their futures. If you want to set up residency in California and speed up your visa processing time, you have a few...
Many immigrants in California hesitate to expose their employers who have committed labor violations because they fear deportation. They no longer need to fear such retribution as a new Department of Homeland Security policy indicates that any immigrant who comes...
In California and across the United States, a major challenge that individuals face when attempting to immigrate to the United States via a spousal relationship is proving that their marriage is legitimate. In some instances, a permanent resident can become a U.S....
Dealing with the process of obtaining a marriage green card in California can be complex and stressful. As couples try to plan for their future, the uncertainties of the process can cause several difficulties. There are a few ways to lessen the burden. Seek counseling...