If you’re married to someone who is already a citizen of the United States, you may be able to use that fact to get a green card. This is one way that the government does try to keep families together. That said, you may have heard people use the slang term “green...
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As an immigrant, will you be treated fairly in a custody case?
You’re an immigrant to America, and your child is American. You gave birth to them here, because your spouse made it possible for you to come and live in the United States. Your spouse is a citizen, and you’re a permanent resident. As a result, when your spouse asked...
Waivers of Inadmissibility could help you stay in the U.S.
If you previously were removed from the United States or are otherwise inadmissible, something that you may be able to do is to ask about receiving a Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. When you do this, you will need to provide a lot of information. That’s why it’s...
Divorce mediation may be right for you
Divorce can be ugly, but it doesn't have to be. If you want to avoid the emotionally and financially burdensome costs of going to court, mediation may be a viable option. Many family law courts request spouses to try mediation before resorting to other methods. During...
What happens if you are caught driving with a suspended license?
The state of Tennessee could suspend your driver’s license for a broad range of reasons. Maybe you have unpaid fines, or perhaps you had an alcohol-related driving infraction. However, just because the state suspended your license, that doesn't mean that your need for...
“Dreamers” get a win from Supreme Court, but new challenges may arise
On June 18, the United States Supreme Court narrowly rejected a move to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, bringing new hope to the so-called “Dreamers.” Dreamer immigrants are people who were brought into this country without...
Do immigrants feel safe and secure in the United States?
Throughout American history, it has been portrayed as a haven for immigrants. Once thought of as the “New World,” it is a country where the vast majority of the inhabitants are either immigrants or the descendants of immigrants. That’s always been a part of the story...
There’s a special visa for some victims of domestic violence
When you enter the United States through a family visa as a spouse or child of a citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may feel like your presence in the country depends on the other person involved. The same is true for those who enter the country through a...
Can child support payments affect the naturalization process?
The path to naturalization can be difficult. Seemingly everyday problems can have an impact on your journey to becoming a citizen. The N-400, or application for naturalization, includes 20 pages of questions about almost every aspect of your life. Some of these...
Can child support orders affect immigration status?
Undocumented immigrants often wonder whether child support obligations will impact an application for naturalization. The short answer is, “yes.” Your application for naturalization even accounts for support obligations. You will have to answer the specific question...
