Immigration

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) carefully limits immigration opportunities. Those who want to lawfully enter the country typically need to apply for visas or green cards before traveling. Many people enter the United States through...

Those who enter the United States with a work visa can only stay in the country for as long as they remain in good legal standing. Not only do they need to comply with paperwork requirements, but they also need to be careful to follow the law. A criminal conviction...

You’ve dreamt about living in the U.S. for many years now, and that vision is close to becoming a reality. Soon, you’ll be able to join your family and build a life together, providing the immigration application is approved.  You keep hearing the term “of good moral...

You’ve dreamt about immigrating to the U.S. for a number of years now. Finally, this vision is turning into a reality. You’ve reached the interview segment of the process, where you will be asked a series of questions. Some of these questions might feel intrusive, or...

The Biden administration has introduced the final version of its plan to make the process of seeking asylum in this country far more efficient than it is now. It’s considered to be one of the biggest changes to that asylum process in at least 25 years. Currently,...

If there's one thing that's been true since the United States was first formed, it's the fact that nearly everyone here is an immigrant. Outside of Native American groups, anyone else came here from another country. The core of the initial colonies may have been from...

The United States expects immigrants to adhere to strict standards. Any criminal record might affect your immigration rights. People living in the United States with a visa typically need to demonstrate good moral character before entering the U.S. and while they are...

You and your spouse are here in the United States on work visas. While you’re here, you’re blessed with a child -- or maybe two. You’re not a citizen of the United States, but what about your children? They achieved citizenship the moment they were born on U.S. soil....

Aggravated felonies are considered serious crimes, although they do not always involve physical violence. The consequences of such acts have severe penalties for immigrants in Texas who have been charged with crimes in this category. Lawmakers classify crimes Since...

Immigrants who are living in Texas may want to know how they can become citizens. It gives them the opportunity to build a new life in the United States and look forward to the future. If you are looking to become a naturalized citizen, it’s important to know what...