During the 2022 fiscal year, the United States naturalized almost one million new citizens. However, the naturalization process involves up to several steps and a lot of time. Part of the US naturalization process requires that you prove that you are of good moral...
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Year: 2023
New asylum app gets negative feedback
Asylum is an immigration process that involves seeking safety in another country. People often come to the United States because they fear for their life and they’re being persecuted for something like their religion or their ethnic background. These individuals can...
What people should know about immigration bonds
Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that in 2020 alone, they arrested 103,603 people for not following immigration laws. Many of the people they arrest are not able to see their families for weeks or months. This is where immigration bonds come into play....
Misconduct that can block your application for U.S. citizenship
Many people around the world dream of becoming American citizens. If you have a current green card, you are likely one of them. Should you want to become a naturalized citizen, a criminal arrest or evidence of a misdemeanor could derail your ambition. The good news is...
5 common green card fallacies
Many people aspire to immigrate to the United States. There are a lot of reasons to immigrate, including reuniting with family, embracing business opportunities and seeking education. If you are interested in pursuing legal residency in the U.S., you will need a green...
How the Convention Against Torture could keep you in the U.S.
Many people who come to the U.S. from another country are seeking more than a better standard of living and the chance to reunite with family. They are escaping a dangerous political situation or religious conflict in their country of origin. One that could make them...
What happens to your H-1B visa if you’re laid off?
The tech industry in the United States has had a lot of ups and down lately, and some of the giants in the field have been laying people off. For those native to the U.S. and those with green cards, that’s upsetting enough. However, a layoff can spark a real crisis...
When you might need DNA testing to bring your child to the U.S.
Many of us – even here in Minnesota – don’t have “traditional” families. In fact, it can be argued that there is no such thing as a traditional family as it was thought of even fifty or sixty years ago. When you’re trying to bring someone to the U.S. as a family...