There are many complex terms and processes in the world of immigration law that it can make even the simpler distinctions seem complex. For example, consider people who receive asylum and people who are refugees. Asylum and refugee status are two different things,...
It cannot be said enough: immigration is a very complicated and difficult area of law. Those who are tied to this system have no choice but to deal with, but there are ways to more effectively navigate the field immigration rules and regulations. Of course, everything...
Obtaining a green card is a huge moment for many people who enter the country legally and go through the immigration process properly. But one misconception about the green card is that it automatically grants you U.S. citizenship. This is not correct. Obtaining...
Many people have heard the phrase "getting a green card" before, but what does it actually mean to get a green card? Most people may think that getting a green card is like getting U.S. citizenship. That assertion is not correct, though a green card does put someone...
Much of the focus on the topic of immigration is pointed at undocumented immigrants who enter the country without proper validation. They do their best to make ends meet, and in many ways, you have to commend them for pushing on with such a hard life. However, there...
Young immigrants have been in the news recently for going to extremes to enter and stay in the United States. But acquiring U.S. permanent residency is more challenging than ever. Those who have made it to America and are currently waiting for visas may have to wait a...
While politicians tout immigration reform as a "pathway to citizenship," immigrants may have other more pressing concerns upon their minds. Surveys conducted by Pew Research Center of Hispanics and Asian-Americans seem to indicate that concerns over deportation may...