Intercountry Adoption – What you need to know
Thousands of children are adopted from U.S. Citizens each year, although this is an amazing thing, it can get complicated. Inter-country Adoption is similar to domestic adoption in which it is a legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from the child’s birth parent(s), or guardian to the new parent(s). What makes domestic and inter-country adoption... Read More
What is consular processing?
When a person decides that they want to become a permanent resident of the United States, they will have to determine which way they would like to go about that. There are two ways to become a permanent resident and obtain a Green Card. One of those ways is to apply for an adjustment of... Read More
What should Military Personnel know about obtaining citizenship?
The United States recognizes that many of its Military Personnel members who are not citizens may want to undergo the naturalization process to gain their citizenship. They are allowed to do so in times of what is known as peacetime. There are a number of qualifications that you must abide by in order to apply... Read More
Can I travel outside the U.S. After Applying Or Receiving A Green card?
Traveling outside the U.S. after applying for a green card or getting your green card can be difficult unless you make sure you have completed the correct documents. Form I-131 is the Application for Travel Document that is used to apply for three types of travel documents. The three types of travel documents are: Advance Parole... Read More
Delays in Naturalization Process Effect Voting
The upcoming 2016 election will likely going to go down in history as the most controversial presidential election in the United States. One of the most popular topics discussed by the candidates is the future of immigration in our country. As a result, the number of people applying for citizen status in the country has... Read More
How To Avoid Immigration Scams
Immigration scams can be seen in many different ways and it is important to be aware of common scams, how to avoid them, and how to report them. Common scams are listed below: Executive Action – Expanded DACA, DAPA, or the Expanded provisional waiver are not being accepted at this time – if you are... Read More
I Am From Canada. Can I Work In The United States?
Most Canadian citizens are eligible for an immigration status known as TN status. Also, Mexican citizens are eligible for TN status as well. The TN status is derived from the North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA. There are certain specific qualifications that apply to Canadians, as well as Mexicans, in order to be... Read More
Will My Kids Become U.S. Citizens?
When a person comes to the United States and is working towards their citizenship through the naturalization process, many times they wonder if that citizenship will also apply to their children. In many cases, yes. However, there are some exceptions that are determined by the age and marital status of the child. Depending on the... Read More
When Can I Apply For U.S. Citizenship?
Most permanent residents can become a US citizen after having their permanent resident status for five years. In that five-year period, USCIS will review certain things to make sure that a person is eligible for naturalization. A person must reside in the United States for a total of two and a half years of the... Read More
Can I Help A Loved One If They Are Detained by ICE?
In the event a family member or friend is encountered or detained by ICE, Immigration, Customs and Enforcement, you should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss the various options that may be available in removal defense. Depending on the circumstances, a loved one may be able to have a defense from being deported from... Read More