Legally living in the United States is a goal for many people, and there are numerous ways to achieve that aim. Some people use family relationships as a way to lawfully enter the country. Others secure visas related to their educational pursuits or employment. Once...
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What happens if you are accused of marrying for a green card?
For most foreign nationals, obtaining a green card can be a significant milestone in life. Besides earning the right to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis, the green card also paves your path toward full citizenship and all the privileges that can bring....
Can you help your family enter the USA as a green card holder?
Being successful in obtaining a green card is often the goal of immigrants living in the USA. It affords you a level of security and freedom while you enjoy the benefits that come with permanent residency. It means you can stay in the country for as long as you like...
How does an immigrant obtain a green card?
Visas are powerful in specific ways. They can grant individuals legal entry to the United States based on their relationships or possibly their employment arrangements. While many of them are eligible for renewal at least once, the person who has the visa will...
What if you are charged with marrying for a green card?
Congratulations on meeting that special someone! But there is one little problem – the love of your life is a foreign national. Can you bring them to the U.S.? Fortunately, yes! If you are a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, U.S. laws allow you to marry and bring a...
What you need to know if you’re an immigrant divorcing a U.S. citizen
If you are an immigrant to the U.S. and are divorcing a spouse who is a U.S. citizen, you likely have a number of concerns about what will happen to your immigration status. If you’re a parent, your larger concern may be whether you’ll lose custody of your child. Too...
How do you obtain citizenship through naturalization?
Many people come to the USA every year in the hope of working and living there and with the ultimate long-term goal of securing citizenship. There are really only two ways you can be a U.S. Citizen. You are either born here or you obtain citizenship through...
Who’s eligible for family immigration?
People who live in other countries may want to come to the United States to join their family members. The U.S. has a family immigration program that makes this possible for some individuals. The applicants for these visas must still go through the standard approval...
Can you be deported for a traffic violation?
If you’re an immigrant who hasn’t yet obtained citizenship, It is important to be aware of the potential consequences of both criminal and civil violations, as even a minor offense can lead to deportation. A traffic violation may seem like a minor incident (and...