Immigrants hoping to integrate into society in the United States of America need to be able to interact with other people effectively. The ability to speak and understand English is therefore very important for immigrants living in the United States.…
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If you are married to a foreign national, you already know the complexities and emotional challenges involved with filing to bring your spouse here. The US Supreme Court has recently decided a case that affects all such cases and brings significant i…
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As the upcoming election approaches, many green card holders residing in the United States may be considering applying for citizenship. If there are no issues, any time is a good time to apply, but election years can present unique windows of opportu…
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On June 18, 2024, President Biden formally announced a new immigration initiative to promote family unity by providing relief to spouses of US Citizens. The new policy actually utilizes a policy already in place called “parole in place” (for fami…
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Many immigrants live in the United States without legal status. For them, the dream of getting a green card can feel out of reach due to a period of unlawful presence. This can happen when someone overstays a visa or enters the country without permis…
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Starting April 1, 2024, USCIS began implementing its new fee schedule which has raised filing fees considerably across the board for most applicants. For example, applicants for marriage based green cards have seen a steep increase from $1760 to $300…
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Parents who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs) are offered the opportunity to help their children immigrate to the United States. The process involved – and the circumstances under which parents can act – depends on a parent&#…
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In order to qualify for permanent residence in the US, applicants must meet a number of eligibility requirements. People are understandably fixated on criminal, entry, and financial issues but should not neglect health admissibility requirements. Eve…
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2023 has been a very good year for individuals holding TPS, or Temporary Protected Status. In June of this year, Secretary Mayorkas reversed a planned termination of TPS for nationals of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, and extended prote…
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Naturalization is the legal process that turns an immigrant into a citizen of the United States. Naturalized citizens have the same rights as natural-born citizens. Someone who naturalizes eliminates the paperwork obligations to renew their green car…
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