If you've been trying to secure residency in the U.S., you may be wondering if achieving that status would mean that you're a citizen as well. The terms "residency" and "citizenship" are often used interchangeably, but there is a big distinction between the two. What...
Residents of Los Angeles and other nearby areas of California may want to learn more about the visa for a spouse of a United States citizen. This is considered a non-immigrant visa and obtaining it overseas is possible. According to Travel.State.Gov, the purpose of...
People seeking asylum in the US are escaping persecution in their home country. Someone seeking asylum can escape the persecution of race, nationality, religion, membership of a social group or political opinion. People seeking asylum around the Chicago area and...
Rule changes to immigration law in Los Angeles, California, make understanding the law more complex. On Nov. 12, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service announced policy changes regarding automatic extensions of employment authorization. The policy change...
It's no longer business as usual in one immigration court in New York. While it was customary that migrants who crossed into the US would take their place at the back of the line, the switch has been flipped. Now, those newcomers are jumping ahead of the 1.4 million...
The United States issues employment visas for both temporary and permanent workers. There is a long list of visas that exist to address varying needs. You shouldn't be quick to let go of your desire to work in the U.S. because there could be a type of visa that meets...
Every year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services issue thousands of temporary work visas to qualified individuals. The immigration process can be complicated, so applicants need to know what type of visa they are eligible for. Keep reading for more...
Residents of Los Angeles and other parts of California may want to learn more about being eligible for asylum in the United States. Requirements must be satisfied when you apply. According to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, or USCIS, you may apply for asylum if...
Applying for asylum is an intimidating process that may have a number of outcomes. Fortunately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has broken down each of the potential decisions that an asylum applicant in California may receive. The possible decisions for...
Each year, thousands of foreign citizens from around the globe apply for a prized U.S. visa through the government's Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program). Many winners relocate to California. The idea of the DV Program is to give internationals from countries...