Attaining lawful permanent resident (LPR) status comes with numerous benefits, including the ability to work and live in the U.S. without restrictions, access to certain public services and the chance to apply for citizenship. However, it’s important to remember that...
For many immigrants, the United States offers a path to legal residency through an adjustment of status (AOS). This process enables eligible individuals already residing in the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status without needing to travel back to...
A green card allows people to work and live in the United States permanently. A green card is also one of the many steps to seek naturalization in the U.S., which allows people to gain full citizenship. Those who are seeking immigration to the U.S. must meet certain...
People who are married to a United States citizen aren’t automatically allowed to come to or remain in the United States. Instead, they have to go through a special immigration process. For some undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, the process hasn’t always been so...
Under historic asylum laws, people are allowed to enter the United States illegally and then request asylum. They can do this because they have a genuine fear of harm or persecution. Crossing the border wasn’t done properly, but that is because it was done for safety...
Many reasons, including to be with their family members, find employment or go to school, lead people to come to the United States. For some, the dream of coming to the U.S. includes becoming a citizen. There are several requirements for legal permanent residents to...
Roughly 309,000 Haitians living in this country have received a reprieve, thanks to the Biden Administration’s decision to extend temporary protected status (TPS) for an additional 18 months. This measure has been taken due to widespread evidence that the nation is in...
Certainly, your immigration status is going to be one of the biggest barriers to obtaining employment. You may not be able to work in certain jobs until you have the correct status. In some cases, you may also need specific paperwork, such as an employment visa. ...
People who live in certain countries that are going through armed conflicts, natural disasters and specific other circumstances may be able to come to the United States under the temporary protected status (TPS) program. There are very specific requirements for this. ...
Turmoil in nations across the world makes it unsafe for some people to remain in their home country. Some of those individuals opt to come to the United States to try to work toward a safer and more stable life. Individuals in this position can seek asylum in this...