Immigration

For immigrants living in the United States, criminal charges can result in consequences that are far more serious and consequential than fines or jail time. A conviction, or even an arrest in some cases, can directly impact an individual's immigration status, leading...

Interactions with law enforcement professionals can be frightening for immigrants. Undocumented immigrants may feel particularly anxious. In many cases, people who are uncertain of their rights make mistakes during encounters with law enforcement or federal...

Marital relationships are one of the most common grounds for family-based immigration. People legally living in the United States can bring their spouses into the country. In some cases, foreign nationals who have not yet married could be eligible for a fiancé visa....

For many immigrants, securing a green card is critical to stability and opportunity. However, having a criminal record can introduce challenges. U.S. immigration laws are stringent, and certain crimes can disqualify applicants or make the process more challenging.  A...

Navigating the U.S. immigration system is a complex process, and criminal convictions can further complicate an individual’s path to legal residency or citizenship. For non-U.S. citizens, a criminal record doesn’t just result in legal repercussions; it can have...

There are many ways for people to legally enter the United States. Family relationships are a common means of securing a visa or a green card. Marriage to a United States citizen is a fast and effective way of legally immigrating. The foreign national spouse of a...

Tennessee state law generally has minimal bearing on immigration matters. Immigration policy comes from the federal government. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees employment and family-based immigration. The United States...

Immigrants in Tennessee have to act with care to protect their status. Generally, only those who can demonstrate good moral character are eligible to maintain visas, secure green cards or naturalize to become citizens. However, there are so many laws in the United...

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...

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...