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International marriages are often very complicated. At least one spouse is going to need a visa, if not to complete a complex immigration process that might require everything from medical exams to a background check. If you originally come from another country but...
If you’re seeking admission to the United States as an immigrant and you don’t have a sponsor or you have family members or friends who are, it’s time to get ready: The State Department has announced that registration for the Diversity Visa Program for Fiscal Year...
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services has been run into the ground under the Trump Administration. This finally led to a shortfall of $1.3 billion that potentially would have meant that nearly 70% of its workforce would be furloughed starting on August...
A lot of countries and cultures practice arranged marriages -- but it isn’t a very common occurrence in the United States. If you’re hoping to obtain entrance to the U.S. and a green card based on your marriage, you may be concerned that your arranged marriage in a...
You already know that people do not have to get divorced in the same state where they got married in the United States. Though different states have different divorce laws -- so where you file is important -- you don’t have to travel back to the state where you tied...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
