Information You Need for Getting a K-1 Visa
If you have fallen in love with a United States citizen, but you do not have residency or any legal right to be in the United States, apply for a K-1 Visa. This visa will grant you a temporary allowance to come to the U.S and reunite with your loved one. If you wish to be with your partner as soon as possible, applying for a K-1 Visa will be your fastest solution. What Is A K-1 Visa? A...Read More
Don’t Let Inadmissibility Get In the Way of Adjustment of Status
Immigrants who apply to become a permanent resident of the United States navigate through a process called “adjustment status.” But if you previously were classified as inadmissible, or fear you will be, don’t let that get in the way of applying for your adjustment status. What Is Adjustment Status? Someone who wishes to change their immigration status, such as a temporary...Read More
Young Immigrants’ Protections Restored
After a tumultuous four years for immigrant protections and rights, immigrants saw a bright spot in December 2020. The Trump administration announced full restoration of the President Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for young immigrants. This program shields hundreds of thousands of young people from deportation. In 2017, President Trump ended DACA, eliminating...Read More
Undocumented Immigrants Get Undeserved Reputation
When the United States formed in 1776, every citizen was an immigrant. For decades, America would proudly boast its reputation as a melting pot, welcoming immigrants through Ellis Island in New York. However, in the last decade, immigration has become a contentious issue, and undocumented immigrants gained an undeserved negative reputation. When undocumented immigrants are discussed, often,...Read More
What Are the Differences in Employment-Based and Family-Based Immigration?
For foreigners who want to enter the United States of America legally, a few routes exist to allow entry pathways. Employment-based and family-based immigration remains the most common pathways for entry. While both routes provide the same result – legal access – each has very different requirements and rules. How Does Employment-Based Immigration Work? When a business offers a...Read More