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Obtaining lawful residency is a process, as you probably already know. Getting a green card — a Permanent Resident Card, that is — is a major goal for most aspiring residents. You could face the temptation to misrepresent your past to USCIS. However, just because you...
A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an injunction against President Trump’s Proclamation No. 9945, which effectively bans uninsured immigrants from entering the United States. The rule had been enjoined nationwide...
People who are in the United States without proper documentation often lack the resources to receive the healthcare they need. For many undocumented immigrants who are low-income, qualifying for government health insurance is a nearly untraversable obstacle. That...
It is not uncommon for individuals to use the terms “visa” and “status” interchangeably, or to use them together to discuss one’s status as a U.S. visitor or resident. Yet, the two terms refer to different things. According to the University of Michigan Student Life...
There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about undocumented immigrants. While many people believe it is a criminal act to be in the United States without proper documentation, it is not that simple. There are several considerations that can impact the...
If you pay attention to the news stories, you have likely heard discussions about undocumented immigrants. It may make you wonder how undocumented immigrants come to the country and why they do not apply for citizenship once they are here. The American Immigration...
If you want to live as a permanent resident in the United States, then you must apply for citizenship. There are several avenues you can go through to do this. But what happens if your application for immigration ends up denied? Fortunately, you do not have to stop...
Whether you have immigrated to the United States seeking a better life for your family or have traveled to the country under an employment visa, you know first hand the advantages of living in the U.S. Many people apply for naturalization in an attempt to become a...
Many immigrants come to the U.S. to reunite with their families. But what if you are not family yet? You may be able to help your fiancé(e) come to America through family immigration; specifically, the K-1 Fiancé(e) visa. Immigration forms and policies can seem...
For many of those working their way through the immigration and/or naturalization process in Illinois, the fear of deportation may be ever-present. That fear, however, is hopefully counterbalanced by the hope that during the processing and judgment of one's case,...
