Arriving in Texas from another country of origin might have been exciting, yet stressful for you as well. You hopefully had already built a strong support network to provide guidance and support as you adapted to life in the United States. If you're one of tens of...
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Defining marriage under immigration law
If bringing your spouse to the United States is a goal for you, you may already be working with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to obtain a green card for him or her. This must mean that you also have lawful permanent residence status or that you are a U.S....
Are you fully prepared to attend an immigration interview?
Taking steps to obtain U.S. government permission to live and work in Texas or elsewhere across the country can be an exciting, yet stressful experience. Perhaps, you have family members who have already successfully navigated the process. Then again, maybe you are...
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...
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...
Soon U.S. military brats born abroad won’t get U.S. citizenship
Many Americans take pride in serving their country--either through military service or civil service in the federal government. Sometimes that service may relocate such citizens to other countries. Imagine choosing to dedicate your career to serving your country. Now...
A new immigration regulation could affect members of your family
Each year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants petition to adjust their status in order to become permanent residents of the United States. As you know, the state of immigration in this country is highly uncertain right now. It seems as though the rules continue to...
Avoiding common immigration interview mistakes
You have probably had interviews before. Perhaps a potential employer interviewed you for a job. Such meetings help an employer determine if you have the skills, attitude and personality to fit with the existing staff. If you do well, you may get the job. If you make...
US Military service and naturalization
Many people applaud this country's citizens and permanent residents who decide to serve the United States by joining the Armed Forces. Permanent residents may receive the opportunity to become citizens through their military service. If you currently serve or formerly...
How can you remove conditions of residence?
The legal issues that immigrants have to navigate are complex, even if they are already currently residing in the United States. If you live in the U.S., one of the issues you may have to address is the removal of conditions on your resident status. As with any other...