Legally entering the United States is only the first step in the complicated immigration process. It can take several attempts to secure a visa to enter the country, especially if you depend on a popular work visa program that distributes visas based on a lottery...
Immigration Law
Will you be deported if you get fired?
Losing your job is always a problem from a financial perspective, and most people will work quickly to try to find another job. They may have some savings, though, and they have time to search around for something that fits. But if you’re an immigrant who has come to...
Can you sponsor a non-family member for immigration to the U.S.?
If you are a naturalized or U.S.-born citizen, you are entitled to a variety of privileges. One of these is the ability to lawfully sponsor a foreign national’s entry into the United States. You cannot help a non-relative foreign national obtain a green card....
Do you need to speak English to become a citizen?
The English language is a difficult one for people to learn. There are many irregular verbs that complicated conjugation, and many words come from other languages. Even those born and raised in the U.S. may struggle with English language spelling and grammar rules....
Can you bring your fiance to the United States for marriage?
Maybe you fell in love while on an extended trip overseas and hope to bring your romantic partner to the United States to start a life together. Perhaps you recently reconnected with your college sweetheart who attended the same school through a study abroad program...
Reducing stress during a visa application
People travel from all over the world to come to the United States. Whether you’re reuniting with family, settling down with your partner or starting a new chapter of your career, it’s highly likely that you’re going to require a visa. By following the appropriate...
Can your work visa help your family travel, too?
Some people can enter the United States because they already have family living here. Others may seek opportunities through their education or employment. When your company expands into the United States or you learn of a job opportunity with a company in the United...
2 times criminal charges might impact your immigration status
As an immigrant living in the United States with a visa, you are held to a higher standard than the average citizen. If you want to renew your visa, adjust your status or become a citizen, you can expect that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services...
Can you help your parents obtain green cards or visas?
People find themselves living thousands of miles away from their family members for many reasons. Perhaps you entered the United States for college and then got a job. Maybe you fell in love with a citizen of the United States and later married them. Between your...
How can you help your children enter the United States?
As a parent, it is only natural for you to want to give your children a better life than the one you have had. You may have made many sacrifices in the past to support their health or education. Your career, your lifestyle and your financial plans may all focus on...