Category: Immigration
Will I lose my green card if I divorce my U.S. citizen spouse?
Sometimes a person enters the United States as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen to get married and live in the United States. If so, they might be granted a conditional green card. The conditional green card is granted to those who have been married less than two years from the date the green card
Free speech rights clash with immigration law
The First Amendment to the U.S. Bill of Rights guarantees the rights to free speech and assembly. But these may clash with the federal Immigration and Nationality Act that makes it unlawful to encourage a noncitizen to come into, reside or enter this country illegally. This encouragement provision of U.S. immigration law is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court.
How can a criminal conviction affect my immigration status?
If you are an immigrant living in Virginia, you may wonder how a criminal conviction could affect your immigration status. The answer is not simple because different crimes and sentences may have different consequences, depending on your immigration status and history. However, some general principles can help you understand the potential risks. Deportation or removal First,
Key points that you need to know about asylum
A lot of people come to the United States in hope of securing a stronger financial future for themselves and their families. But this isn’t the case for everyone. Each year, thousands of people arrive at the border in order to seek protection from some sort of threat that exists in their home country. If
“Good moral character,” political offenses and immigration
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 character,” or GMC. The idea behind GMC is that an immigrant
How does a fiancé visa work?
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 necessary to petition for a K-1 visa, commonly known as a fiancé visa.
How can I obtain a green card to work in the United States?
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 categories of preference for employment-based (EB)
What is special immigrant juvenile status?
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 child back to a country that they don’t know, where they
Will my immigration status affect my personal injury lawsuit?
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 sustain serious injuries? You may want to bring a
Survey shows jump in number of new U.S. citizens
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 number of immigrants in the United States obtaining naturalization is the highest it