US Immigration Law

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,...

Are you in an international same-sex relationship? Many people think they can only bring their significant other to the United States by marrying them and applying for a green card. But what if your country of origin doesn't recognize same-sex marriages? What are your...

Humanitarian relief is a topic that bridges national borders, political divides and cultural differences. It's a realm where compassion meets action in the form of asylum, refugee status and Temporary Protected Status. Together, these three components represent the...

Is your family planning to adopt an immigrant child and give them a green card? You can use these two adoption methods: the Hague Process and the Orphan Process. To adopt through the Hague Process, you have to be a U.S. citizen who habitually lives in the United...

Being a green card holder comes with enormous privileges. Thanks to the green card, you can legally live and work in the U.S. permanently. But it also comes with its fair set of terms and conditions. And failing to meet these terms and conditions can lead to your...

You have a friend who wants to join you in the U.S. as a permanent resident. Can you help? Unfortunately, the U.S. immigration law only allows employers, relatives or fiancée to sponsor foreign nationals for a visa or green card application. You cannot petition for a...

Naturalization turns you into a United States citizen and allows you to permanently stay in the country. Citizens can vote, run for office and help their loved ones immigrate. Unfortunately, many people who might qualify for naturalization never attempt to become...

Recently, news stories have been popping up about the governor of Texas bussing immigrants to other cities, including New York City, Washington, DC, and Chicago. This brings up many questions about the state of immigration in this country. Immigration regulations are...

The United States has a long history of giving immigrants opportunities that other nations can’t provide. But, while this may be commonly believed, why exactly do people immigrate to the U.S.? There are a few key reasons someone might want to find citizenship in the...