Initially, you may have wanted to become a refugee in the United States so that the country could protect you from persecution or violence in your homeland. But now that you have been granted this protection, you may want to ask the country for more and grant you permanent residence. That is, you may want... Read More

If your immigration status is questioned or you are accused of criminal activity, the United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may detain you. Soon after, you may have to make court appearances, pending deportation from the country. In the meantime, though, you may ask that ICE post an immigration bond so that... Read More

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) holds strict guidelines for who is and is not allowed to receive lawful permanent resident status in the country. What’s more, with the large influx of applications, approximately only three out of every 100 applicants are expected to be approved for a green card each year. This... Read More

An R-1 visa is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa designated for religious workers. You may apply for this visa type using Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Workers. Though this may appear straightforward, not all religious workers are included in this category. Continue reading to learn what jobs qualify for an R-1 visa and how an experienced... Read More

On June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new action to ensure that United States citizens with noncitizen spouses and children can remain together in the country. Notably, this was announced just two weeks after the Administration enacted a partial ban on asylum proceedings for individuals who unlawfully enter the United States at the... Read More

It is hard to deny that the current immigration system has its flaws, at least according to the current Biden-Harris Administration. Well, to amend and reform this system, President Biden announced a new executive action on June 4, 2024. This action particularly applies to noncitizens who are crossing over to the United States through its... Read More

Once the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services grants you a green card, you must note its disclosed expiration date. This is because you do not want this date to roll around without taking the proper actions to update it. Ultimately, you do not want to jeopardize your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reside in the United... Read More

If you are ready to start a life with your spouse in the United States, you may begin applying for a marriage visa. This may take considerable time and effort, with the final and arguably most important step being the interview with a United States Department of State consular officer. But if you leave a... Read More

Receiving a notice for deportation proceedings by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can turn your world upside down. If you are put on the spot like this, you must help your case in any way possible. Arguably one of the most effective ways to do this is by filing Form I-601, Application... Read More

Likely within the month or months following your submission of your initial immigrant visa application, you may receive a notice from the National Visa Center (NVC). This notice may contain information regarding the date and time of your scheduled interview with a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) official. Follow along to find out... Read More