There are millions of children in the United States who have undocumented family members. One study found that roughly 6.1 million children had undocumented family members, while 4.4 million had undocumented parents. This data comes from 2018, so the numbers could be...
Immigration Explained
An increase in asylum applications has led to major delays
By the time someone applies for asylum, their circumstances may be dire. They could face serious persecution in their homeland and feel like they cannot return. Asylum is the legal term for when a country allows people to enter that usually would not qualify for...
What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
Those who are coming to the United States have many different types of status that can be used. One of these is known as Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. This is administered by the executive branch of the United States government. Temporary Protected Status can be...
What does it mean to be of good moral character?
If you’re applying for permanent residency in the U.S., then you’ve probably heard the phrase “A person of good moral character” multiple times. While filling in your forms and answering questions at interviews, you’re always as open and honest as possible. However,...
How do criminal charges affect your right to remain in the U.S.?
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may wonder if getting in trouble with the law could jeopardize your immigration status. Criminal charges can result from all sorts of situations, including those where you did not do anything wrong or did not intend to do anything...
Can you bring your family when you secure a work visa?
Developing a career is a way for you to support and grow your family. When you earn a good salary, you can provide a better standard of living and more opportunities for your family. Eventually, your search for a better life and your career skills might lead to...
When can you be deported from the U.S.?
Deportation can be a devastating setback for individuals who want to legally reside and work in the United States or for families who want to live together. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of individuals are removed from the country each year. If you are facing...
How could your extraordinary ability get you a U.S. visa?
Acknowledging your special talent can help you secure a visa to live and work in the United States. You do not need to prove your extraordinary ability to a panel of judges on a TV show but rather document it in a way that convinces the U.S. immigration authorities to...
3 crimes that can get you deported from the United States
Each year, thousands of foreigners move to the United States in pursuit of opportunities. If you are an immigrant living in the United States on a visa, you may enjoy a range of rights and privileges as an American citizen. However, a criminal conviction can ruin your...
Can I claim asylum?
You may have heard of people gaining the right to stay in the United States by claiming asylum and wonder if it would work for you. It may do, but only if you meet the specific requirements. You need to show that you are at risk of persecution if you return to your...