Undocumented immigrants find themselves in a precarious double bind. They may be the victims of crime or threats of crime, yet they fear going to the police, suspecting they face deportation. The question they encounter is, how do they get information and legal...
Year: 2021
What is the DREAM Act?
Many undocumented immigrants could qualify for permanent citizenship through the Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. The DREAM Act, which is currently pending review by the Senate after approval by the House of Representatives, applies to...
How do you remove conditions on your permanent residency?
Marrying a U.S. citizen is one of the more common ways for a non-citizen to become a legal permanent resident of the country. If your marriage was fewer than two years old when you received your green card, though, you probably have a conditional one. To minimize...
Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization
When you were born in another nation and wish to live and work permanently in the United States, you may wish to establish yourself as a U.S. citizen through a process known as naturalization. Obtaining citizenship through naturalization is voluntary. Once you do so,...
What happened in DACA’s most recent court case?
Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is one of the most important immigration policies in the country. It serves as a protection for people who, while having spent most of their lives in this country, lack the legal security of citizenship. As an executive...