The security of immigrants in the U.S. is under increasing threat. The federal government is targeting undocumented immigrants all over the country—seeking to deport anyone not permitted to reside here. This environment can be both intimidating and terrifying for...
Year: 2018
Protect yourself from immigration scams
Immigration continues to be a hot topic throughout Texas as it is across the country. Many people remain under scrutiny by the federal government regardless of their immigration status. Even people with permanent resident status may not be safe. This has created an...
What to do as an immigrant if you’re arrested by the police
If you’ve been following the news lately, you know that tensions are running high when it comes to the subject of immigration. Immigrants in the U.S. are facing growing concerns about their ability to stay in the country. If you’re an undocumented immigrant, just...
Are you more than 100 miles from the border? Why it matters.
Last week, the story of a courageous woman who confronted a border patrol officer on a greyhound bus went viral on social media. The woman—and American citizen—was traveling from California to Nevada. At the state border, it is customary to go through a checkpoint to...
Sanctuary restaurants create havens for undocumented workers
Since President Trump took office a year and a half ago, the administration has vowed to crack down on illegal immigration—a promise which has caused a great deal of anxiety for undocumented workers across the country. There are growing stories of Immigration and...
UN attacks U.S. immigration policy for violating child rights
Since taking office in 2017, President Trump has vowed to crack down on illegal immigration. He has proposed and implemented many controversial measures to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants seeking to reside in the U.S. In May, the administration announced...
Family-based immigration for same-sex couples
The United States is a nation of constant change, but one change you may never have expected to see is the legalization of same-sex marriage. If you are an American citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may have spent many years trying to obtain a green card for...
Improve your chances of being accepted for a K-1 fiancé visa
It’s no secret that obtaining a visa to reside in the U.S. can be challenging. Whether you’re applying to move to the U.S. for your job or applying for asylum from your home country, there are always hurdles to jump through. Arguably one of the most highly scrutinized...
Comparing consular processing and adjustment of status
If you want to work in the U.S., there are two ways you can apply for permanent resident status (to get your green card): adjustment of status and consular processing. In this post, we examine the core differences between these two application methods. Regardless of...
Am I eligible for an employment-based green card?
You want to become a lawful, permanent resident in the U.S., and for that, you need to get a green card. There are many pathways to apply for a green card. You could be engaged to an American citizen. Perhaps you have a close relative who’s a U.S. citizen or green...