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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
