Permanent residency is a crucial status for many people who legally entered the United States, but weren't born in the U.S. A permanent resident is considered as such when they reside in the U.S. under a legally recognized status -- and this is usually under the...
October 9 David Ware University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK October 19-22 David Ware NAFSA Region I, Boise, ID "Consular Corner: Update on the World of Visas and Travel" October 23 David Ware IMMLAW Conference, Chicago, IL October 26-30 David Ware NAFSA Region XII,...
In the wake of the recession in 2008, the immigration trends in the United States shifted quite a bit. The number of people entering the country fell, and it wasn't until recently that the numbers started to shift back to their pre-recession rates. New figures show...
Upon first glance, you may think that an article titled "What rights do immigrants in the US have?" would be an enlightening and interesting read, providing answers to the complex questions that often surround the world of immigration law. However, this article,...
When it comes to visas and eligibility, many people will immediately jump ahead in the conversation and immediately talk about people who enter the United States without inspectino. Obviously, entering the country without inspection typically complicates the matter...
The opportunity to work or live in the United States is an incredible moment for many people. When that chance is afforded to them, though, they likely have to leave their family and loved ones behind to seize the opportunity. Thankfully, there are ways for immigrants...
In some cases, when a person immigrates to the United States on the grounds of employment, they do so on a temporary basis. This could be changed over time -- but they are essentially only allowed to be in the U.S. for a finite amount of time. There are other cases,...
The B visa is an important tool in the U.S. immigration law belt, and it can also be a bit confusing because of it's multi-faceted nature. The B visa can be used by tourists who just want to travel to the U.S. for a little while; and it can also be used by business...
Many people who immigrated to this country are seeking permanent residency, a prized status that grants the individual many rights, freedoms, and opportunities that they wouldn't have otherwise. To earn permanent residency, a person needs to acquire a green card, and...
If you are someone who isn't a U.S. citizen, you probably think that the only way you can become a U.S. citizen is through some complicated immigration process. In general, this is a true -- but it's also true that just because something is complicated doesn't mean...