It has become an increasingly uncertain time for immigrants living in the United States. Undocumented immigrants – and even legal green card or visa holders – are at increased risk of sudden and unexpected removal from the country by U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Year: 2019
Can I become a naturalized citizen for serving in the military?
Green card holders can serve in the United States military. There is a common misconception that serving in the military automatically grants green card holders – i.e., permanent residents – U.S. citizenship. We debunked this myth in a previous post. However, serving...
If the US government thinks your marriage is a fraud
When you arrived in Texas, you might have been one of thousands of immigrants who emigrated from other countries in order to marry the loves of their lives. Whether yours was a whirlwind relationship and you decided to start life afresh in the United States after only...
How does the diversity lottery visa work?
Immigrants have come under fire under the current administration. The White House has sought to pass laws and change policies that directly hurt both documented and undocumented immigrants in our country – as well as asylees seeking refuge here. There has also been...
What is legal immigration? The nationwide misunderstanding
Immigration has been a heated topic of debate among political parties in recent years. Conservative groups pushing for stricter immigration restrictions all seem to tout the same basic principles: legal immigration is good; illegal immigration is bad. While this is a...
Can I marry my foreign friend so they can stay in the country?
You may have a close friend who’s a foreign national living in the U.S. temporarily. Their visa may be expiring soon, and they’re worried about finding a way to remain in the U.S. You may wonder about marrying them as an easy way to resolve their immigration issue....
Disadvantages same-sex couples may have getting green cards
Obtaining a green card for a spouse who is not a U.S. citizen can be a challenging endeavor. But it can become even more complicated if you are part of a same-sex couple. While laws for same-sex couples and heterosexual couples regarding marriage are the same across...
What you need to know about same-sex marriage and immigration
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) affords same-sex couples the same rights granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as opposite-sex couples. So, the same privileges and challenges apply to the immigration process, from applications to fees to...
Immigration forms may ask for social media info
If you are in the U.S. on a visa or green card, you may keep in contact with friends and family in your home country through social media. Through the many social media platforms, you have the freedom to share pictures, videos and updates with those who cannot be with...
SCOTUS permits ban on Central American asylees, at least for now
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to allow—at least temporarily—a rule that the current administration announced this past July. The policy blocks many Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. The controversial policy—which has been met with...