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
¿Qué es un “buen carácter moral” en el contexto de la inmigración?
Una solicitud por la naturalización está llena de procesos extraños y términos nuevos. A pesar de todo esto, usted no debería dejar que la complejidad del proceso lo desanime. Con la guía legal apropiada, usted puede entender todos los requisitos para obtener la ciudadanía. Uno de los requisitos que comúnmente causa confusión es el paso
What are the potential charges for drug possession?
Drug use in Virginia is fairly common. Some use drugs legally with valid prescriptions, but many others use drugs that are either never prescribed by medical professionals or not taken with a valid prescription. When people do that they risk being caught possessing illegal drugs and being charged with crimes. The severity of the crime will vary
Are my digital assets part of the divorce?
This century has been described as the era of the nerd as popular culture is dominated by sci-fi, the supernatural and superheroes. And, with this brave new world comes the changing face of divorce as well. Specifically, your digital assets are now part of the property division process. Yes, even your World of Warcraft account and
“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
¿Una condena por conducción en estado ebrio me puede impedir la naturalización?
Ser condenado por el delito de manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas puede tener consecuencias graves para cualquier acusado. Pero si ese acusado está en el proceso de solicitar la naturalización para poder obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense, se complica aún más la situación. En esta situación, ¿es posible realizar la naturalización? ¿O se
Why is a domestic violence charge so serious?
Anyone who is in a relationship or has a family can find themselves accused of domestic violence. If home life gets tense, and the police get called, the person the police believe is responsible can face a criminal charge in court. Especially if they feel bad about the situation, it can be tempting for a
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 to approach your personal injury case as an immigrant
Figuring out how to navigate your immigration status can be difficult given the intricacies of the immigration laws in the United States. But if you’ve been injured in a car or truck accident, then you have a lot of other issues to worry about, too. You’ll have to figure out how to pay for your
Gaining debt relief through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing
Getting calls about the debts you owe makes you appreciate caller ID so much more. However, ignoring these calls does not mean your debt will be ignored. It is a stressful time, especially when you are constantly figuring out ways to pay these debts while also paying living expenses. When debt gets overwhelming, there are