A large number of undocumented immigrants living in Texas could soon become eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. A recent judge's ruling that orders the restoration of the DACA program to its 2017 status reopened program eligibility....
Year: 2020
Immigration options for relatives of U.S. citizens and residents
When it comes to immigration, there are many questions surrounding what options a foreign relative of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident has at their disposal. Being uninformed can lead to unintentionally breaking the law, which can affect a permanent resident's...
Knowing the rules is vital when wanting family visas
Many families in Texas want to bring members of their family to the United States legally. Accomplishing this transition is surely no easy legal task, and it is important to know how visas are awarded according to the particular family relationship. Being approved for...
How can family members of a U.S. citizen apply for a green card?
If you're an immigrant living in Texas, you might be looking for a way for your family to join you in the United States. Fortunately, there are ways that immediate relatives can apply for a green card. Here's how your family members can become permanent residents of...
How to apply for U.S. citizenship
If you're an immigrant living in Texas, your ultimate goal may be to gain U.S. citizenship. If your application is successful, you will become an official United States citizen and receive special rights because of your status. Here's how you can apply for U.S....
How can immediate relatives of a citizen apply for a green card?
Once an immigrant has moved to Texas and received U.S. citizenship, they might want their immediate family members to join them. Certain family members are eligible to receive a green card if they immigrate to the United States. However, they have to meet certain...
The green card process for same-sex couples
The Supreme Court issued a pair of rulings in recent years that had a dramatic effect on the ability of citizens and permanent legal residents who are part of same-sex marriages to petition on behalf of their spouses for green cards. In 2013, the Court ruled that...
USCIS expand premium processing
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been a focus for President Trump since before his 2016 election. Through defunding and mismanagement, the administration ran the once-self-sufficient organization into the ground to the point where 70% of...
Immigration policy reversals could take time
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has promised sweeping changes to President Trump’s immigration policies if the Democrat is elected this November. However, a return to Obama-era rules won’t be easy, according to immigration experts. Analyst Sarah Pierce of the...
Immigration: Questions to be wary of during a job interview
Many Texas households include members who have immigrated to the United States from other countries. If you fit this category, you can no doubt remember your first few days or weeks in your new home. Perhaps you're still in the beginning stages of your journey and are...