US Immigration Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Last month, the Department of Defense increased the number of troops dispatched toward the border in the area of Eagle Pass, TX, as migrants continue to stream across the border, officials with the Department of Homeland Security announced. Problems resulting from the...

Immigration to the United States gives many people opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have elsewhere. Some immigrants believe they can never make it to the U.S. if they’re denied a visa, but this is a common myth. The truth is that many immigrants make mistakes...

Many immigrants arrive in the country with the intention of establishing roots. However, many people may find it challenging to enter the United States and remain there indefinitely. Getting a green card is one method to do this. How can immigrants get their green...

Working in the United States as a skilled professional requires the sponsorship of an employer and someone's ability to pass a background check. Those who secure specialty visas, like the H-1B visa for specialized professionals, can often bring their spouses with them...

You have a green card to live in the United States, perhaps because of a relationship you have with a citizen. Maybe you got married and got a green card that way, for instance. Perhaps other family members sponsored you and helped bring you to the U.S. Regardless,...