Family-based immigration helps thousands of people enter the United States every year. Many of these people come to reconnect with a spouse who traveled before them or to finally marry a fiance who is a permanent resident or citizen. Despite your best intentions,...
Immigration
Immigration
The path to becoming a US citizen
Naturalization is the process an immigrant undergoes to become a U.S. citizen. Usually, naturalization takes several years to complete. In addition to filing forms, the applicant will need to take a test. For people in Texas who want to become U.S. citizens,...
Crimes of moral turpitude can lead to deportation
A crime involving moral turpitude, or CIMT, is a very serious matter and can put the immigration status of Texas migrants in danger due to the gravity of these criminal charges. These crimes can result in deportation and a permanent ban from the U.S. In addition, a...
“Good moral character” violations and immigration in Dallas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services deem that to become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant living in Texas, or anywhere else in the country, will have to prove they have Good Moral Character (GMC). On their application, the person must prove that...
U.S. government loosening deportation rules for immigrants
After four years of immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration, immigrants in Texas who feared deportation because of criminal charges can rest a little easier. Last February, the Biden administration issued directives rolling back arrests and enforcements...
A look at the new U.S. deportation guidelines
The Biden Administration has passed new guidelines regarding deportation. As many people throughout the state of Texas and the rest of the country anticipated, these policies are different than the ones that were in place by the Trump Administration. These new...
Why do people on visas want to adjust their status with USCIS?
As a legal citizen of another country, you typically need a visa to enter the United States. People come into the country for reasons ranging from visiting family and pursuing an education to career development. No matter what kind of visa allowed you to enter the...
Federal judge gives DACA Dreamers renewed hope
In the beginning of December, a federal judge ordered the federal government to fully reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The government had started this program back in 2012 but has since made efforts to repeal the program. Now, with...
Immigration status in danger because of criminal charges
Non-citizens have significantly fewer rights than U.S. citizens, especially when it comes to criminal law. If you are in the U.S. legally on a visa or a green card, the federal government has standards of behavior for you to maintain your legal status. One of two...
Naturalization and your good moral character
If you have been anticipating the time when you would become a U.S. citizen, you may be frustrated by the recent circumstances that have limited the available services of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. You are not alone. Many who wish to go through the...