Many people come to the United States because of family relationships. They qualify as an immigrant because a spouse or other family member has already entered the country or qualified for a visa. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues...
Year: 2022
Can you be deported if you get a divorce?
Many people fall in love quite unexpectedly. Sometimes, people meet over the internet or while on vacation and fall in love with someone from another country. Fortunately, there are options. Immigrants may be able to receive permanent residence and citizenship by...
Common employment visa options
If you want to enter the U.S. to pursue professional goals, seeking a non-immigrant or temporary employment visa is a smart option. Workers in several professions and with different backgrounds can potentially enter the U.S. via a business or job opportunity. Once...
Key differences between US citizenship and green card status
Both a green card and/or U.S. citizenship will allow you to stay within the United States. For example, many people will come to the U.S. on a work visa or a student visa, and then they will start a life here. If they qualify, they may get a green card (lawful...
Is deportation inevitable if you lose your job with a work visa?
Your professional success has always been a source of pride. You graduated at the top of your class at your university and have moved into a successful professional role. On the other hand, perhaps you started a small business that a bigger company purchased, allowing...
What does asylum mean for those in the United States?
There are many different immigration programs that apply to people in different scenarios. Those with exceptional skills and advanced education may qualify for employment visas. Those with family members living in the United States may secure family-based immigration...
3 reasons permanent residents could face removal from the US
Becoming a permanent resident is a goal for many United States immigrants. Those with a permanent resident card or green card can typically enjoy the legal right to stay in the country for the rest of their lives. Permanent residents can work jobs in the United States...
What is the difference between an H-1B and an EAD?
The H1-B visa and the EAD card are two of the most popular visa types for immigrants in the United States. However, many people do not know the difference between these two visas. This blog post will compare and contrast the H1-B visa and the EAD card and explain...
Federal Court Strikes Down DHS “Public Charge” Rule Nationwide
On November 2, 2020, a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued an order vacating the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “public charge” rule on a nationwide basis. This means that the U.S. Citizenship and...
Understanding removal of conditions and your marriage green card
When coming to the United States, there are multiple immigration laws and requirements you must know and meet. One of these is the removal of conditions. Removal of conditions applies to those married less than two years after their green card or visa was approved....