A visa allows someone to legally enter the United States and to live here temporarily. Most visas are eligible for renewal at least once before someone will need to plan to leave the country. Those who abide by certain rules while living in the United States on a visa...
Who is eligible for a green card?
A green card is what makes you a permanent resident of the United States. You can potentially stay in the country for years, maybe even the rest of your life, after you adjust your status. Not everyone is eligible for a green card. There are specific rules that apply...
Preliminary injunction aims to protect unaccompanied minors crossing the border
News about a change in immigration policy is important to review. Recently, a judge ordered the federal government to stop deporting or expelling children who come across the border without anyone accompanying them before they're able to request asylum or some other...
What you need to know about adjustment of your immigration status
The U.S. immigration process is complicated. Confusing phrases and official forms are just some of the obstacles you will have to navigate. One phrase you are likely to hear a lot is “adjustment of status.” Put simply, this phrase refers to when an immigrant receives...
Restricciones a la expedición de visas de trabajo y estudiantiles para profesionistas, trabajadores y estudiantes extranjeros a Estados Unidos
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Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Dreamers matter
The week starting Nov. 11, 2019, is a big one for immigrants who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The United States Supreme Court is going to begin hearing arguments about the program starting on Nov. 12. With the fate of the...
Defending yourself from deportation
If you are an undocumented immigrant, you probably fear facing deportation every day. If you are worried about this, you may want to investigate your options to become a legal resident. If you are already facing possible removal from the United States, you should act...
What purpose do tent courts have in immigration cases?
Immigration hearings are now taking place in tent courts, which is troubling to many people. The number of cases under the "Remain in Mexico" program have the courts overwhelmed. In response to this, many asylum cases happen with the applicant in a tent court while...
Immigration raids, detentions and deportation worry immigrants
The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raids that are making the news have some immigrants concerned about their future. Whether you have proper documentation to show that you are in the country lawfully or not, you need to learn about these raids and the detention...
What should I know during an immigration raid?
People who have come into the United States have a new fear – Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. Some people call this enforcement of the law, but people who know the country's laws know that these immigration raids can come with some serious questions. The...