Some studies suggest that there are as many as 89 million people displaced worldwide. For many of these individuals, their aim is to reach a place where they can find comfort and safety. Asylum is the legal process whereby those who have fled their homeland attempt to...
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Who is considered a relative for immigration purposes?
As a United States citizen or a permanent resident, you can sponsor a relative to the U.S., enabling them to immigrate to the country and get a green card. One of the key factors to consider if you intend to do this is your relationship with them. It is important...
Does a criminal record bar foreign nationals from U.S. asylum?
Although American immigration laws are complicated, the nation typically enables foreign nationals to seek asylum here even if they have committed a crime. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office investigates all applications for asylum before...
4 mistakes to avoid when applying for a green card
Applying for a green card is a complex process that requires careful attention to detail. Making even a small mistake can cause significant delays or even result in the denial of your application. Knowing applicants’ common mistakes and how to avoid them is important...
How parents can help their children enter the United States
Those who live in the United States as immigrants often want to create similar opportunities for their families. Helping families reunite can benefit those already living in the United States and provide a point of entry for other immigrants. The United States...
Do you qualify for an adjustment of status?
You don't have to leave the country if you currently live in the United States and wish to apply for a green card. You may be eligible for an adjustment of status, a process that allows individuals to change their immigration status while remaining in the U.S....
What happens to your green card if you divorce?
Divorce can be financially and emotionally draining. And if you are a foreigner who is married to a U.S. citizen, divorce can also complicate your residency status, depending on a variety of factors. Before filing any paperwork with the U.S. Citizenship and...
What if you are accused of marrying for a green card?
Each year, many U.S. nationals meet and fall in love with foreign nationals. If you meet and fall in love with a foreign national, U.S. laws allow you to bring them into the country provided that your marriage is legitimate and founded in good faith. Unfortunately, it...
Stateside renewals for H-1B visas are on the horizon
Almost 25% of the people working in STEM are immigrants to the U.S. Many are here on coveted H-1B visas, which go to those who have “specialty occupations” and professionals involved in research and development projects. Those skilled in the STEM fields have been...
How does asylum work?
Many people have gained the right to live in the United States by applying for asylum. It allows them to stay in the U.S. because returning to the country they are from would endanger their lives. Yet the requirements to apply for it are very specific, and many people...