If you’ve come to the United States for employment, you are likely somewhat worried about losing your job. After all, you’re trying to advance your career. You may have a family that you’re supporting and other bills you have to pay. Maintaining your job is very...
Can you lose your green card?
Receiving a green card is something many people across the world dream of. Once you achieve that dream, it would be a shame to see it shattered by the authorities taking your green card away. While most people get to keep their green cards for as long as they wish, it...
How long does it take to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
If you are an immigrant looking to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you may be wondering what it takes and how long you can expect the process to last. You must be eligible to become a naturalized citizen. You must be a lawful permanent resident (green card holder)...
How asylum seekers and refugees differ
In many ways, asylum seekers and refugees are similar. Generally, both groups are facing some type of persecution at home. For instance, they could be persecuted due to the ethnic group that they’re part of or their local religion. They have to leave their home...
4 ways to get a green card
If you have ever wanted to move to the United States, it’s important to understand that there is more than one way of doing it. While green cards can be hard to get, you have a fair chance of success if you fulfill the criteria for one of the following four scenarios....
On what grounds can people apply for asylum in the U.S.?
With many types of immigration, individuals need to take the proper steps in advance. For instance, someone who is coming to the United States to attend college needs to get an education visa. Even tourists who are going to be staying for a significant amount of time...
Adjustment of status vs. consular processing
If you want to apply for a lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., you have two options - adjustment of status and consular processing. You need to understand these two terms if you are eligible to apply for a Green Card. How do they differ, and which one should...
Advocacy groups file complaint over migrant family separations
California residents will likely recall that President Joe Biden vowed to eliminate many of Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies during his 2020 election campaign. One of the most controversial Trump-era policies was a process that separated migrant...
Border crossings add to immigration court backlog
Immigration courts are struggling to cope with a record number of asylum seekers and migrants, and the problem is especially serious in border states like California. Immigration courts are the venues where asylum claims are processed and removal proceedings are held,...
The process of obtaining a green card through consular processing
The task of getting a green card through consular processing may seem intimidating. There are resources that are available to help you ease the transition to becoming a California resident. . File an immigration petition First, you need to file an immigration petition...