For many immigrants, coming to the United States is the fulfillment of a dream – but that dream can turn into a nightmare when they become the victims of crime. Immigration policies and laws have provisions in place to protect some of the most vulnerable newcomers to...
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How can I help my spouse get a Green Card?
Those who are current U.S. citizens or have a Green Card can petition the government for a Green Card for their spouse. The process is not always easy, as highlighted by story after story of couples who attempt to navigate the system every year. These couples face...
Federal judge blocks rule limiting asylum for migrants
Every year, thousands of people come to the United States seeking political asylum, a request for protection because they have suffered or are suffering persecution in their country. Usually, these countries persecute their own people because of nationality, race,...
Which US visa is best for me?
Traveling, working, studying or even relocating to the United States can be an exciting – albeit confusing – process, especially when you’re first getting started. There’s a plethora of visa options out there, and it’s not always easy to understand which one is best...
Can I still get a green card if I have a criminal record?
Having a visa is only a temporary arrangement. People who enter the country legally for work or education can sometimes renew their visas. However, at the end of the visa's duration, they will have to leave the country again unless they have made alternative...
Could my family be deported if I am convicted of a crime?
Anyone accused of a criminal offense will worry about the implications of those allegations. They may worry what a conviction or even a criminal trial will mean for their reputation and possibly their freedom. When the state actually brings charges against an...
Lo que necesita saber sobre cómo funciona el sistema judicial de inmigración
Lo que necesita saber sobre cómo funciona el sistema judicial de inmigración Se estima que hay 750,000 casos en los expedientes de la corte de inmigración aquí en los EE. UU. Esta es a menudo la razón por la que la corte libera a las personas con casos de inmigración...
¿Cuales son los derechos de custodia para los indocumentados?
¿Cuales son los derechos de custodia para los indocumentados? Vivir y trabajar como un residente indocumentado es lo suficientemente desafiante sin la complicación adicional de problemas por custodia de los hijos. Es común que los residentes indocumentados teman...
Existe una visa especial para inmigrantes que son víctimas de delitos
Existe una visa especial para inmigrantes que son víctimas de delitos Aquellos que se involucran en delitos violentos y organizados los cuales victimizan a otros, frecuentemente se dirigen a personas vulnerables. Los inmigrantes y aquellos que esperan ingresar al país...
Las sanciones que podría enfrentar si lo detienen al intentar reingresar a los EE. UU. Ilegalmente
Las sanciones que podría enfrentar si lo detienen al intentar reingresar a los EE. UU. Ilegalmente Sepa que el reingreso ilegal a los EE. UU. Es un delito federal. Es posible que desee obtener más información sobre este delito y las sanciones que enfrenta por...