Significant backlog issues have caused processing delays for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for the past few years. While the current administration has taken actions to improve the situation, many immigrants still face uncertainty as they struggle to renew...
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Questions about DACA eligibility
DACA stands for Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. It is a program where people who came to the United States from other countries as children can request deferred action against removal from the country for two years. Applicants for DACA must...
How to apply for a green card
There are many reasons a person may want to apply for a green card in the United States. While the process varies a little with each person depending on their situation, there is a general process that most people go through when trying to obtain a green card....
How VAWA can help protect immigrant women from abuse
Many immigrant women suffer from abuse at the hands of harmful individuals who think they can get away with it. Victims are often afraid to take action because of their sensitive residency status. The Violence Against Women Act exists to help both citizens and...
How to extend your nonimmigrant visa
From employment opportunities to family obligations, there are many reasons why you might have to extend your stay in the U.S. However, you can only request an extension if you are eligible. Meet the qualifications To extend your stay, you must have a current...
What you need to know about immigration removals
Immigration removals refers to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers removing noncitizens from the United States who have received a final order of removal. There are several common issues that people facing removal should be aware of. These are some of...
2 ways to seek asylum in the United States
The United States has two processes for seeking asylum. The goal of asylum is to protect foreign nationals from imminent danger in their home country. However, you need to prove you face persecution if forced to return home to obtain asylum status. According to the...
What is the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is a lottery for a green card run by the U.S. Department of State. Each year, up to 50,000 immigrant visas become available to people from countries with low levels of immigration to the United States. A random drawing from all...
What legal protections exist for undocumented immigrants?
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...
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...