IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION – Immigration

Many immigrants to the U.S. get their permanent resident status and green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Despite stories of “green card marriages” where someone marries an American just to live in the U.S. legally, most marriages are based on love,...

Losing your job as an immigrant can be very frustrating and it may even put you in a precarious position when considering your immigration status. For instance, you may have come to the United States using an H1B visa. You got this visa in exchange for taking a...

New York's Green Light Law allows undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license regardless of immigration status. Implemented in December 2019, the law provides access to standard licenses without requiring applicants to prove lawful presence in the United...

Deportation is a serious and often life-altering event for individuals facing this process in the United States. If you or a loved one is facing a deportation order, it’s important to know that there are several ways to fight back.  Understanding your legal options...

If you’re born on U.S. soil, you’re automatically a U.S. citizen – even if your parents are not.  Over the last few decades, the term “anchor baby” surfaced as a disparaging way of referring to a domestic-born child of undocumented immigrants. Birthright citizenship...

As an immigrant in the United States, you have the chance to explore the vast opportunities the country offers. However, this opportunity can get revoked for various reasons, leading to potential deportation. These may include the following. You violate your visa When...

If you are a U.S. citizen but the love of your life is not, then getting married will be more challenging. If you wish to live together here in the U.S., you will first need to get them a visa. A K-1 non-immigrant visa would allow them to travel here while still...

For immigrants to the United States, permanent resident status is a coveted milestone offering stability, opportunity and a pathway to citizenship. It's important to understand that this status isn't entirely unconditional. While it's generally considered permanent,...

America can provide immigrants with new work and living conditions. The main intent for many immigrants is to come to the United States to give their children better opportunities. Immigrants can become legal citizens in the U.S. However, the process can take several...

If you come to the United States and take a job, you may use a work visa, such as an H-1B. Employers often have the ability to sponsor immigrants, showing that allowing the employee to enter the United States would be beneficial because they have advanced skills,...