If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you may be removed from the country on a number of grounds. If you are facing deportation, you might be wondering if you can ever step foot in the U.S. again. While it is difficult to re-enter the U.S. after deportation, it is not...
US Immigration Law
Can you leave the U.S. if you have a green card?
When you get a green card, it means you’re a permanent resident of the United States. You are not a citizen, but you also have a very different status than someone who is on a visa. A visa could expire relatively quickly and may have certain stipulations – like...
3 things that may jeopardize your immigration case
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is strict about its processes. Due to the sensitivity of its work, the department does not take anything lightly, even the things an applicant may deem minor. You may be eligible for an immigration visa,...
2 benefits of choosing a green card over a visa
Do you want to travel to or live in the United States? If your answer to either scenario is yes, you’ll need to determine whether to pursue a visa or a green card. These two terms are not interchangeable. While there is some overlap in how these resources work, it’s...
What is a U visa?
A U visa is a nonimmigrant visa set aside for the victims of certain qualifying crimes who have found themselves in this country without proper documentation. A U visa provides these immigrants with a temporary legal status that will allow them to remain in the United...
Where does the DACA program stand now?
Certain immigration policies can have a major impact on individuals' lives. Policies requiring specific reviews or establishing new options for immigrants can affect thousands of people in the United States. Most immigrants need to follow specific rules or risk their...
What is consular processing for immigration?
Consular processing is a term that often pops up in discussions about immigration to the United States. Simply put, consular processing is crucial for individuals outside the U.S. who want to immigrate legally. This involves applying for an immigrant visa through a...
U.S. plan for facilitating H-1B visa renewal under final review
A significant portion of the people who work in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in the United States are immigrants. Many of them have H-1B visas. Those are visas for which people in “specialty occupations” as well as those involved in research and...
Can immigrants become U.S. citizens?
Someone born in the United States would be a natural-born citizen, which gives access to certain government benefits. But, an immigrant would not have this same right. An immigrant would need to apply for naturalization to be a U.S. citizen. To begin the...
Does someone need to be fluent in English to naturalize?
After becoming a permanent resident, the next step in the immigration process is naturalization. Those who complete a naturalization interview and pass naturalization tests can become naturalized citizens. The tests required during the interview examine an applicant’s...