What should students know about immigration and financial aid?
Undocumented immigrants in Virginia will undoubtedly have questions about how they can try to build a life in the United States. Some will focus on simply staying and avoiding deportation. For others, the goal is to attend a college or university. In addition to questions about their status, they will also want to know if
Did marriage equality come with divorce equality?
For couples, regardless of same-sex or opposite-sex, getting married is the same. The law treats all couples the same now, and this is the same, supposedly, for divorce too. However, due to the legal underpinnings and timing, same-sex couples that divorce face unique challenges that should be worked out now, not during a divorce. Stigmatization
¿En qué está el DACA hoy por hoy?
Con las mil idas y venidas que ha habido para este programa, es importante actualizarse constantemente, y le informaremos las últimas novedades a este respecto. Al día de hoy, una corte de apelaciones federal de Nueva Orleans está escuchando alegatos donde se está cuestionando la legalidad del programa. Un más que breve resumen de su
Can you prevent an international child abduction?
Your split from your ex may have been anything but harmonious and this acrimony can bleed over into child custody disputes. If your ex is from a foreign nation, they may try to abscond to that nation with your child even if doing so violates your child custody order. There are some steps you can take to
What are employment immigration preferences for professionals?
The United States is widely respected for its opportunities. People from around the globe often want to come to the U.S. to live, work and be educated to take advantage of them. Employers in the public and private sector are constantly looking for experienced and qualified professionals in a variety of areas whether that is
What is a conviction, for immigration purposes?
Criminal convictions can have an enormous impact on visa holders, lawful permanent residents or anyone seeking status in the United States. While the idea of a conviction may seem obvious, like many legal terms, it’s more complicated than it initially appears. It’s all about good moral character Good moral character is one of the cornerstones
¿Incidirá mi divorcio en mi situación migratoria?
Todo tiene que ver con todo dicen muchos, pero ¿qué tanto de esta frase aplica a los casos de divorcios de inmigrantes? Si usted es un inmigrante contemplando divorciarse, residiendo en Estados Unidos, no se ha hecho ciudadano estadounidense, y ha hecho click en este post, muy probablemente se estará preguntando si su decisión de
Understanding a Request for Evidence
Applying for immigration status in the United States can be a long process. It’s stressful and you likely just want it to be over. So it can come as a rude surprise when you receive a Request for Evidence. But there’s no need to panic – it does not mean your application has been or
Fewer immigrants want to be in the United States
For a very long time, people from other lands have had a dream to come to the United States to live and work. They believed that making such a move would improve their life and the lives of their family members. In many cases, their dreams came true. However, in some cases, their dreams were shattered