US Immigration Law

Many states have passed laws that legalize marijuana in some form or another. Even Texas permits some people to use the drug medicinally, and recreational marijuana is entirely legal for adults in nearby New Mexico.  This can make an immigrant believe that possession...

For many people immigrating to the United States, securing the right to stay here permanently is all that matters. Once they have their green cards, they are comfortable with their circumstances. They don't want to take the next step of naturalizing or becoming a...

You’ve planned on joining your loved ones in the U.S. for several years now, and it's finally happening. You’ve initiated the immigration process. All of your documents are in order, the paperwork has been filed and you’re awaiting an interview with the U.S....

The U.S. offers asylum for people who are escaping persecution in their home country or fear that they’ll face persecution or torture for their race, religion, nationality or other characteristics, political views or associations if they return. If someone is facing...

You tend to visit the United States frequently for vacation, but you've never actually become a citizen. It's certainly something you're thinking about for the future, but you haven't done it yet. On one such trip, you and your spouse come to the U.S. for vacation...

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...

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. ...

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...

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,...

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...