The constantly changing immigration laws demand that California attorneys practicing in this area keep abreast of asylum procedures. On Jan. 29, 2018, the Asylum Division of USCIS moved to restore the prioritization of asylum applications to the original plan that was...
There is no question that immigrants in the United States are held to a different set of standards than natural-born citizens. This means that they must be particularly careful to avoid committing any crimes that can result in a loss of their immigration status and...
Recently, the Department of Labor announced some key changes to the H-2B visa program. These visas are designed to bring skilled, temporary non-agricultural workers to the U.S. The new rules not only create more available visas to address America's labor shortage....
Thousands of asylum seekers who were detained by federal authorities in border states like California and Texas and returned to Mexico may be given another chance to start new lives in the United States. President Biden put an end to his predecessor’s controversial...
Many immigrants in California want to become naturalized U.S. citizens, but they might not understand how the process works. The law could apply differently based on someone's specific immigration category. A child of a United States citizen, for example, follows...
Immigrants in California attempting to secure residency status for other family members living in countries with significant violence or political strife face two different types of asylum processes: affirmative and defensive. Affirmative is the easier of the two, yet...
Residents of Los Angeles and other parts of California may want to learn more about how to renew a green card that has expired. The card is good for 10 years, but it needs to be renewed, ideally before it expires. An expired card does not mean that you are no longer a...
A variety of different types of visas are available to foreign nationals who want to come to California or elsewhere in the United States. These include visas for tourists as well as for workers. In April, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that the...
Immigrants who are looking to live in California for the rest of their lives will need to apply for naturalization. This is a lengthy process that involves both fees and appointments. Understanding the entire process of naturalization will help you to better...
Immigrants living in California who are legal permanent residents may enjoy a path to citizenship through naturalization. Candidates for naturalization must first become permanent residents for five years. The rights of naturalized citizens are no different than those...