When people in America talk about illegal immigration or immigrants who are illegally entering the country, they are almost always talking about crossing the southern border. This type of immigration is often on the news, and people are aware that it happens....
Moving to the United States from another country is a major life change that can be very difficult to adjust to. There are many things that can make this a difficult situation. While not every person who immigrates to the U.S. will experience the same challenges,...
Obtaining a Green Card, also known as lawful permanent residency in the United States, can open up a world of opportunities and benefits. Life can significantly improve in various ways for you and your family. First, you will have the right to live and work...
With an H1–B visa or another type of employment visa, maintaining that employment is important. After all, the visa was only issued because you were going to take a job. In some cases, your visa may be entirely dependent on sponsorship from your employer, so you need...
Immigrating into the United States is the dream of many people. For some, their time in this country is limited because they’re only here on a temporary visa. An adjustment of status is an avenue to transition from a temporary status to a permanent resident. There...
The ability to stay, study, work and even become a citizen of the United States is something many people dream of. One of the biggest fears that non-citizen residents of the U.S. harbor is deportation. This is a valid concern, as deportation can disrupt lives,...
A K1 visa, also known as a fiancé visa, allows your partner to enter the United States as a nonimmigrant, if they’re willing to marry you within 90 days. After the marriage, they can then apply for a green card to become a permanent resident. As with other visa...
Naturalization is the legal process of becoming a United States citizen. Those who meet certain requirements can apply, attend an interview and undergo testing to become citizens. Many immigrants find the naturalization process intimidating. They worry about the...
Earning the privilege to live and work in the U.S. permanently is a significant life milestone for many people. These individuals are sometimes referred to as green card holders. However, as a green card does not translate to citizenship status, there are times when...
Many immigrants ultimately seek to get a green card so that they can gain legal permanent residence in the U.S. Once a green card is obtained, immigrants can work and live in the U.S. However, an immigrant's desire to get a green card may be thwarted during the...