Immigration

You long for your family and want to bring them to the U.S. to be with you. You gained U.S. citizenship and have toiled here for a few years, diligently sending money to them in your home country. But now it is time to reunite with your family, and you are ready. As a...

There are a lot of misunderstandings and myths about the U.S. immigration system out there. When you do not know the facts, you cannot make smart choices about immigrating to this country and maintaining or changing your immigration status. Here are three common myths...

If you are a foreigner, you can still live and work in the United States with a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). There are many ways to get a Green Card, and for each one, you need to comply with specific requirements to apply. Among all the options, some are...

Immigrants in the United States faced much more scrutiny than natural-born citizens. There are more limits on what behaviors they can engage in and more consequences for getting in trouble or asking for help. The public charge rule has long limited citizenship and...

Know that unlawful reentry into the U.S. is a federal offense. You may want to learn more about this offense and the penalties you face for engaging in it if you're considering this option yourself.  How often does the U.S. convict people for "illegal reentry"? Data...

There are many incentives associated with becoming a green card holder or U.S. citizen. One of those benefits is that it gives your loved ones a priority status when applying for a visa to come to the U.S.  Not everyone qualifies for the "preference immigrant" visa....

There are an estimated 750,000 cases on the immigration court's dockets here in the U.S. This is often why the court releases individuals with pending immigration or deportation cases from detention. It can take months or years for cases to process through this legal...

Medical (and recreational) marijuana has gained widespread acceptance in a number of states, but Tennessee hasn’t been particularly receptive to either. There are signs that things are slowly shifting, however, now that the state legislature has finally allowed a...

If you are planning to come to the U.S. while pregnant, you may find it harder than you anticipated it would be. Immigration authorities can take a tough stance on pregnant women. At the start of the year, the previous administration introduced rules to make it harder...

Those who engage in violent and organized crimes that victimize others often target vulnerable people. Immigrants or those hoping to enter the country are a highly vulnerable population. Some people will take advantage of another person's desire for a better life and...