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U.S. citizens (whether by birth or naturalization) or green card holders can typically bring their child to the U.S. as long as that child is unmarried. This requires sponsoring them to get a family-based visa. Although, it can be more challenging to sponsor a child...
English is a difficult language to learn. It takes many words from other languages and integrates them into the English vocabulary. English also has many irregular verbs that do not follow standard conjugation rules. People from other cultures often find the English...
Permanent residents or resident aliens in the U.S. must be vigilant about the documents they carry. Having the right documents readily available can ease interactions with law enforcement and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers and is important in securing...
Since Donald Trump won the presidential election, there’s been considerable fear and anxiety among many people who are immigrants to this country based on some of the promises and rhetoric that came out of the Trump campaign. While much of that talk around immigrants...
Demonstrating good moral character is a crucial step in the naturalization application process in the United States. The Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) evaluates each applicant's moral character on a case-by-case basis. Still, you can follow some basic...
Recent developments in immigration policy have caught the attention of many in the Minneapolis area and beyond. On June 18, 2024, President Biden unveiled a series of actions aimed at reshaping the landscape for certain undocumented foreign nationals who have long...
Not everyone who lacks immigration documentation has violated United States laws intentionally. Some people entered the country as children because of decisions made by their parents. These immigrants have fewer opportunities than their peers because of their...
Many people first come to the United States with a visa, although this is a short-term resource. For instance, a student visa will expire if someone drops out of school or graduates. Visa holders, therefore, may seek a more long-term solution if they want to stay in...
Marriage is a sacred institution that binds two individuals together to create a marital relationship. People commit marriage fraud, a crime in the United States, for various reasons. To combat and avoid marriage fraud in the United States, it is important to know its...
Becoming a United States citizen is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. If you have live in the United States as a permanent resident for years, you may qualify to apply for U.S. citizenship through a process called naturalization. Preliminary...