In many senses, refugees and those seeking asylum in the United States are the same. They are often fleeing from persecution and the very real threat of physical harm or death, which could come because of war, religious persecution, racial issues and more. They come...
Immigration to the United States to be temporarily suspended
On April 20, 2020, President Donald Trump noted in a tweet that he plans to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States. One of the reasons he cited was that he needed to protect American citizens’ jobs during a time of economic crisis. This is the first...
Tips for your citizenship interview
The citizenship interview is a major part of the process and can feel very intimidating. It’s doesn’t need to be. You get a lot of material beforehand so that you can prepare. By the time you walk through the door, you can feel confident that you’re going to do very...
Do you want to live in the U.S. permanently? Get a sponsor
Your loved ones have been living in the United States, but you haven’t made an effort to come yet. Your children went when they were in their 20s, and they’ve asked you to come to live with them. Now in your 50s, you’re worried that you won’t be able to get the visa...