When people in Virginia are trying to navigate the complex nature of immigration and naturalization, certain terms come up that could stoke confusion. A broad term that is used when assessing candidates for naturalization is that they are found to be of “good moral...
Love does not always recognize international borders. When an American citizen gets engaged to marry a person from another country, the couple often asks about their immigration options. Fiancé Visa If the couple plans to live in the United States, it is generally...
Many people from all over the world choose to come to the United States to further their careers. Even if you are not a citizen, you can legally live and work in the United States if you obtain your green card and become a lawful permanent resident. There are five...
Some children who arrive in the United States without legal status end up becoming involved in the state child welfare system after allegations of abuse and neglect arise. When this happens, concerns of removal from the country can take hold, threatening to send the...
If you are an undocumented immigrant in Virginia, it is natural for you to want to avoid situations involving police officers or the legal system while you work on obtaining lawful immigration status. However, what happens if you are the victim of a car accident and...
Seeking U.S. citizenship is the ultimate dream for many immigrants. That dream has now been realized for many, as the United States has seen a 10-year high in immigrant naturalization in 2022. Naturalization up A survey from the Pew Research Center reports that the...
The U.S. government places a priority on investigating crimes, and also on protecting victims of crime. The government issues a specific visa to meet these important objectives. Immigration status The 2000 Victims of Trafficking and Violence Act authorizes a type of...
You are able to anticipate and plan some things in life and you have little or no control over other things. For example, you were able to anticipate and plan the move from your native country to the United States to pursue a better life for you and for your family....
The immigration laws in the United States are incredibly complex. As such, it can be difficult to navigate them and know, exactly, how divorce and criminal matters may affect your immigration status. This can be incredibly stressful, especially if you’re facing...
Many undocumented migrants came to the United States as young children and now live and work here with few ties to the nation of their birth. It’s not their fault that they ended up in the United States illegally. Unfortunately, one program in place to protect these...