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...
California is home to many immigrants who are seeking asylum. While waiting for asylum to be granted, one may wonder if they're able to stay within the United States or if they will be deported home. Due to the nature of an asylum claim, the decision about deportation...
If you're seeking asylum in California or another state in the U.S., you'll need to attend an asylum interview. The interview will be held with USCIS and be scheduled after the submission of Form I-589. If you filed for asylum, it's likely you have a lot of questions...
As more and more states legalize marijuana, you might be wondering what that means for citizenship status. Recreational marijuana use is legal in California and several other states, but it’s not legal on a federal level yet. So if you smoke marijuana in a legal...
The H-1B visa program allows business owners in California to sponsor foreign workers interested in America. The non-immigrant visa is valid for six years, but workers may find it possible to adjust their status while in the country to allow for a continued stay....