Immigrating into the United States is a dream for many people, and some people who are already in the U.S. may dream of the day that they can have their loved ones join them here. There are very specific requirements for someone in the U.S. to bring a family member...
As immigrants to the U.S. know all too well, the criminal actions of a few people can affect how all immigrants are viewed and treated, even though the vast majority are law-abiding people. Now, the federal government seems to be taking a big step based on the alleged...
There are many cases in which immigrants to the United States fall in love with and marry U.S. citizens. For example, a student may come to the United States on a student visa and meet a citizen while attending classes. The two of them may get married after...
Immigrants are often told that deportation can happen after criminal offenses. But that does not mean that every single criminal offense is viewed the same way. Much of the time, deportation is a risk for those who are accused of a crime involving moral turpitude...
Work visas are available for many different credentialed professionals. There are specialty visa programs for physicians who meet domestic standards. There are visas for those with advanced degrees and years of professional experience. Employment visas can also...
Long-distance relationships aren't easy, but when two people are committed to each other, they find ways to make it work. Now that you're a U.S. citizen, you are looking forward to bringing your fiancé to the United States so you can begin your life together....
Becoming a legal citizen is a lengthy process. Immigrants usually need to live in the United States for years. They have to limit their travel abroad and avoid criminal convictions. Eventually, they may qualify to apply for naturalization to become a United States...
In many ways, asylum seekers and refugees are similar. Both are facing some level of persecution or danger in their home country. This is often based on things like their ethnic background, their religion, their political stance or something of this nature. They want...
A visa secured through employment or family relationships allows a foreign national to live in the United States. Most visas are only valid for a few years. Immigrants can renew them, but only a certain number of times. Those who want to remain in the United States...
If you have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, you can apply for an employment-based, first-preference visa. You must be able to demonstrate you have extraordinary ability to be eligible. But what does it mean? And how can...