You want to stay in the United States long-term, but you're in the process of applying for a green card right now. You would like to go home and visit your family back in your original country. What you're worried about is that leaving the United States is going to...
US Immigration Law
Don’t let simple errors jeopardize your immigration application
It is often a top priority for families to reunite and live in the United States together permanently. This is a perfectly feasible prospect and the laws in the United States can facilitate this. However, it is important that individuals get their applications right. ...
What testing is part of the United States naturalization process?
You are a permanent resident who has been in the United States for some time. Now, you want to make the United States your lifelong home. Even as a permanent resident, you could still face removal from the country in certain situations. There are also limitations on...
Trans immigrants: Changing your documents to match your gender
Being either transgender or an immigrant hasn’t been easy in this country over the last few years, but there are signs that there’s a gradual social progression forward as people become more accepting of both groups. With that in mind, if you’re a trans immigrant,...
Latinos disproportionately impacted by racist immigration laws
An immigrant was facing up to 20 years in prison when a judge dismissed the case against him altogether. Her decision is far-reaching and potentially impacts those in Texas who have re-entered the U.S. after having been deported. Bias in immigration law On Aug. 8, a...
There are differences between Affirmative and Defensive asylum
Residents of San Antonio and other areas of Texas may want to learn more about the different types of asylum that the U.S. grants to those who seek refuge in our country. The Affirmative and Defensive versions are different, and the processing may not be same for the...
What is consular processing?
Consular processing is a process in which someone who wants to immigrate to the United States goes to their local United States embassy to finish their application for a Green Card. This act happens once that person becomes the beneficiary of an approved immigrant...
Filing for adjustment of status
You may be looking to complete the adjustment of status process so that you can become a permanent U.S. resident under an immigrant visa. If a family member or employer has not filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, you'll need to learn more about the filing...
Consular processing
Consular processing for a United States green card can be a long and tumultuous process. As long as you understand how consular processing works, you can avoid the many pitfalls associated with it. Are you eligible for a Green Card? This is the first question you need...
Congress tries again to help Dreamers
Texas Dreamers were saved by a Supreme Court decision that kept the Trump Administration from ending the program. Now, Congress is considering a long-term solution that could enable Dreamers to remain in the United States. A number of bills have been proposed in the...