Immigration Law

Any citizen of a foreign country desiring to live in the U.S. permanently must get an immigrant visa. One way to acquire an immigrant visa is for an immediate family member living in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident or citizen to sponsor their relatives....

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident with close family members outside the country, you can help them gain a green card and possibly permanent residency or citizenship. However, not every relative can receive a green card or immigrant visa. Therefore, this is...

The naturalization process consists of several necessary steps that require dedication and determination. The most obvious step is to determine if you are already a citizen. If not, you can proceed to the process of becoming one. The steps toward naturalization Before...

Naturalization requires a certain amount of time as a U.S. resident. According to 8 U.S.C. §1427, an applicant must live in the United States for five years. The code also says that the person must demonstrate good moral character during this time. Each case is...

As a United States citizen, you might wonder how you can help your family immigrate to the country. You can sponsor your sibling for a green card through the F4 family-based category green card. If you do not have citizenship but have a green card, you cannot apply...

Those who have recently become U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may be thinking about how to bring the rest of their families to the States. There are several steps in the process, including obtaining immigrant visas or green cards. However, not all family...

The U-Visa program, also referred to as U nonimmigrant status, is available for victims of certain criminal activity. Victims seeking U-Visas must petition the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and meet all of the eligibility requirements. What are the...

A deportation order seems like a final sentence. However, you can often overturn the ruling and remain in the United States. According to USA.gov, the U.S. deports immigrants who commit crimes, violate the terms of their visa or create a public safety threat....

Naturalization is a tricky process. Besides the more obvious knowledge you must acquire, such as basic civics and English skills, there are some less well-known pitfalls you should try to avoid. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services,...

You may be able to apply for naturalization if you are a lawful permanent resident. During the naturalization process, you will need to attend an interview with an officer from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As a part of your interview, the USCIS...