Immigration Law
Immigration – Current Risks
Current risks for immigrants Most immigrants trying to enter and remain in the US are having a difficult time today. There are several policies imposed by Trump’s government that have negatively affected immigrants trying to obtain residence in the US. Let’s look at some of the current risks for immigrants. Coronavirus risk in detention centers…
Read MorePresidential Candidates Defend Immigration
Some candidates for the 2020 presidential elections say they want to change the country’s immigration and deportation measures. Current government President Donald Trump has been in office since 2017. One of the biggest impulses of his presidential campaign was the focus on immigration. Since the beginning of his mandate, he made many decisions regarding immigrants…
Read MoreVisa Processing Times
Visa Request and Processing Times The US has been a great focus of immigrants around the world. The country is able to offer opportunities to live, study and work. Also, foreigners tend to choose the US as their destination since they can build a better future for their families, and the immigration process has never…
Read MoreWhat is the Importance of Applying for American Citizenship?
The Value of Citizenship The decision to become a US citizen is the most important one when someone decides to migrate from their homeland. If you decide to apply for US citizenship, you will be demonstrating your commitment to the country and your loyalty to the Constitution. In exchange for this responsibility, you will be…
Read MoreDeportation, Readmission and Permanent Residence in the US
Deportation and Permanent Residence It is a common misconception to think that if you have been deported from the US, you could never apply for permanent residence again. However, after deportation, when the person has completed 10 years without entering the US (which is the stipulated time when someone is deported), they may be eligible…
Read MoreICE Increases Immigration Detention for being Undocumented
Immigrants arrested for being undocumented The number of immigrants detained, with no criminal record, by US immigration authorities has tripled in the last four years according to the last report from “Freedom for Immigrants”. In April 2019, there were 32,000 immigrants detained who had no criminal record, three times more than 9,999 foreigners without a…
Read MoreThe U-Visa: Delay and Waiting Periods
The U-Visa: Details The variety of visas that the US government grants to immigrants, who want to reside legally in the country, is very wide. One of the most requested visas by immigrants is the U-Visa. This residence permit attempts to protect victims, that are not US citizens, of crimes. This visa is also designed…
Read MoreA Deeper Understanding of Labor Abuse, Human Trafficking and T-Visa
The T-Visa and Labor Abuse Many immigrants have arrived in the US with legal documentation and have rights as any other US citizen. However, there are immigrants who have entered the US illegally because they have been deceived or forced to come to the country. On many occasions, illegal immigrants work long shifts and receive…
Read MoreHow to Apply for Humanitarian Parole for a Temporary Residence?
Request a Humanitarian Parole to go to the US There are many different ways to gain legal entry to the US either on a temporary or permanent basis. Most immigrants apply to have a visa which gives them permission to stay in the country, however, when a visa cannot be obtained for whatever reason, there…
Read MoreHow can you bring your spouse from abroad to the US?
How can you bring your spouse who lives abroad to the US? Many immigrants have arrived to the US following their dreams in order to provide a decent future for their families. Normally, people decide to arrive alone and then make legal requests to bring their spouse to the country to join them. Under the immigration laws of the United States, the term…
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