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...
Immigration Law
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...
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,...