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...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services doubled fees on most types of visas beginning in January 2023. These fees account for about 96% of the money needed to operate the agency in California and across the United States. Yet, Democratic lawmakers have...
As an immigrant in the U.S., filing taxes can be confusing. You likely have many questions about how to file taxes properly and how it differs from filing taxes as a U.S. citizen. If you are an immigrant in California, you can use this FAQ as a guide. What are the...
While California residents don’t have to deal with the stress of applying for a US travel visa, it’s not uncommon for them to have friends and loved ones trying to navigate the process. While the US government has the final say on which visas receive approval and...
When someone seeks asylum protection in the United States under current immigration law, they must meet the criteria and requirements for approval. During an interview with immigration authorities in California or other states, the asylum seeker will face questions...
The San Ysidro Port of Entry in California is the busiest border crossing in the United States, but most of the immigrants who use it to seek asylum will be turned away under a controversial new immigration policy proposed by the Biden administration. The rule, which...
Every year, millions of green card holders residing in Los Angeles, California go a step further to become citizens of the US. To do this, these lawful permanent residents (LPRs) must meet stringent eligibility requirements established by the government. Once that...
Google, headquartered in California, announced that they would pause new green card applications for foreign workers. According to a statement from Google's Chief Financial Officer, this decision was made due to the current economic uncertainty caused by global health...
The government's Temporary Protected Status designation, or TPS, has potentially saved thousands of lives on foreign soil. Currently, over 400,000 international citizens are in the US because of conditions in their countries that displaced them and even threatened...
Immigration is an ever-evolving topic, and understanding how it will shape the future of individuals and businesses in California is key to being informed. As the years pass, enacting new policies on immigration can take unexpected turns. But what does the immigration...