If you are in a committed relationship with a foreign national, a K-1 visa can help you realize your dream of living together as a family in the United States. This type of visa, commonly referred to as a fiancé visa, permits a foreigner to enter the U.S. for...
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Potential deportation defenses
Immigrants in the U.S. may face deportation for different reasons, including entering the country illegally or being charged with a crime. The deportation process may differ, depending on the cause. For instance, those without travel documents or forged ones may...
How long does a permanent resident wait to become a U.S. citizen?
If you are a U.S. permanent resident, chances are good that your ultimate goal is to become a citizen someday. After all, U.S. citizenship comes with a variety of benefits such as the right to vote, live overseas without losing your U.S. status and avoid deportation. ...
How do most illegal immigrants arrive?
In the United States, there is sometimes a misguided narrative that illegal immigrants are simply crossing the country’s border and then trying to remain out of sight. They were never allowed to enter the U.S., and they did it by illegal means. It’s not that this...
Can you help your family legally enter the United States?
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...
The surprising way criminal charges could affect your visa
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...
What it means to be of good moral character for immigration
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...
The importance of honesty during an immigration interview
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...
A plan to make the asylum process more efficient is finalized
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,...
The U.S. is a country of immigrants
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...