Immigrant rights activists and those with loved ones who are immigrants to the U.S. or seeking to come here have been heartened by President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to overturn many of the controversial policies and regulations put in place over the last few years....
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Committing a crime could mean deportation…or not
You came to the United States with good intentions, but after a serious car crash, you’re now facing criminal charges and other penalties. While you might not end up with a felony, the idea of getting either a felony or misdemeanor is weighing heavily on your mind. It...
Receiving a green card through marriage or relative sponsorship
The path toward achieving lawful permanent residency in the United States can be complicated. Confusing phrases, multiple forms, and other obstacles are just some of the challenges you will have to face. It’s important to understand some of the basics of becoming a...
Should children of immigrants have passports when involved in custody disputes?
If you and your spouse are divorcing or there is a current custody dispute, one thing to address is if your children have passports. If either you or the other parent is concerned that your child could be taken across the border or abroad without the other person’s...
Minimizing the stress of transitions between homes for your kids
One of the most challenging parts of co-parenting, at least in the beginning, is transitioning children between their two homes. No one’s going to do it perfectly at first. Things will go wrong. Someone will run late occasionally, a school book or coat will be left...
Can you travel to your country of origin with shared custody?
International marriages are often very complicated. At least one spouse is going to need a visa, if not to complete a complex immigration process that might require everything from medical exams to a background check. If you originally come from another country but...
Registration for the 2022 Visa Lottery is about to begin
If you’re seeking admission to the United States as an immigrant and you don’t have a sponsor or you have family members or friends who are, it’s time to get ready: The State Department has announced that registration for the Diversity Visa Program for Fiscal Year...
USCIS bailed out, but the crisis continues
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services has been run into the ground under the Trump Administration. This finally led to a shortfall of $1.3 billion that potentially would have meant that nearly 70% of its workforce would be furloughed starting on August...
For immigration purposes, does it matter if your marriage was arranged?
A lot of countries and cultures practice arranged marriages -- but it isn’t a very common occurrence in the United States. If you’re hoping to obtain entrance to the U.S. and a green card based on your marriage, you may be concerned that your arranged marriage in a...
Can you get divorced if you got married in another country?
You already know that people do not have to get divorced in the same state where they got married in the United States. Though different states have different divorce laws -- so where you file is important -- you don’t have to travel back to the state where you tied...