The Biden administration will grant temporary protection from deportation to tens of thousands of Ukrainians who are already living in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that it has designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status, or...
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Will a misdemeanor theft jeopardize my immigration status?
There are few issues more important to a green card holder than their status. Jeopardizing it by committing a crime is the last thing many want to do because a criminal conviction can result in deportation, leaving family and friends behind, and even a permanent ban...
Can I travel outside the U.S. while my I-751 is pending?
Applicants for permanent residency based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, who have been married less than 2 years by the time the application is approved, will be issued a 2-year permanent resident card and will be designated as a "conditional" resident. Within 90 days...
Family-based immigrant visas can reunite loved ones
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...
3 common immigration myths
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...
What’s the most effective way to obtain permanent residence?
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...
Will unemployment benefits trigger the public charge rule?
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...
The penalties you could face if apprehended attempting to re-enter the U.S. unlawfully
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...
Do you qualify for a preference immigrant visa?
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....
What you need to know about how the immigration court system works
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...
