Navigating the process of obtaining a student visa as an immigrant in the United States can be daunting. However, understanding the key aspects of this journey can help ease the process. Being mindful of these three key points can make it easier to go about acquiring...
Immigration Law
Navigating U.S. visas amidst legal turmoil in your homeland
Embarking on a journey to the United States is a dream for many, promising new opportunities and a fresh start. However, for those with a criminal charge looming in their native country, the path to obtaining a U.S. visa becomes riddled with complexities and...
How the deportation process works
The Pew Research Center reported 337,000 deportations in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Deportation, or removal, is a complex legal process by which an individual must leave a country. This procedure involves several stages that adhere to a structured legal framework....
Employment visa options for coming into the United States
The United States, as one of the world's leading economies, attracts individuals from around the globe seeking employment opportunities. To legally work in the U.S., foreign nationals typically need to get an employment visa. There are various types of employment...
What is the K-1 visa process?
Based on information from the Department of Homeland Security, the United States issued more than 30 million nonimmigrant visas in 2022. This was a huge increase over the previous year. For individuals engaged to a foreign national who resides outside the United...
5 tips for handling a merit hearing
A merit hearing is similar to a trial held in immigration court, and it is where immigrants facing deportation can present their argument for remaining in the United States. Immigrants have the ability to testify on their own behalf, making arguments and presenting...
3 reasons an immigrant in the U.S. might face deportation
As an immigrant to the United States who does not yet have permanent citizenship status, you might feel that your ability to stay in the country is on thin ice. The reality is that there are only a few specific reasons that you might face deportation or removal as a...
2 Myths about immigration regulations
Lately, the amount of myths surrounding immigration, immigrants and removal swirling through the news is overwhelming. Unfortunately, that can make it difficult to decipher what is fact and false. So if you or a family member are dealing with immigration, you need the...
5 immigration waivers that help you overcome inadmissibility
A judge or other law enforcement official may claim that your family member is "inadmissible" to the U.S. because of unlawful presence, carrying a communicable disease, or criminal activity such as prostitution or smuggling. Even so, it is possible to obtain a...
Petitioning for a green card on behalf of a family member
A permanent resident card, also known as a green card, is an official document that identifies an immigrant as someone who can legally live and work in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident yourself, you can petition for a family member...