Immigration Articles

Attorneys watching legal proceedings around President Obama’s 2014 executive order on immigration are busy dissecting the case as it has played out in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. While the case may soon be heard in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, rulings as they have come down thus far already […]

For immigrants from around the world to live in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), the pathway to green card status can consist of either consular processing or an adjustment of status. Immigrants who understand the similarities and differences between the two approaches can decide which process is more likely to result

Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition is a form filed by a person with refugee or asylee status asking for their husband or wife or unmarried children under 21 to be granted refugee or asylee status also and be allowed to enter the U.S. A refugee is a person who has been given protection by the U.S. because of the person’s fear of being punished for their race,

Immigrants who formalize their allegiance to the United States by becoming citizens can help bring their parents to live in the country as well. Although petitioning the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) requires an understanding of the rules and following a particular process, the mothers and fathers of immigrants can obtain a green card to live

The desire to bring children to live in the United States is common among immigrants. While the process to achieve this can vary, depending on the particular circumstances in each case, understanding the immigration rules is a good place to start in establishing a realistic timeline. Each scenario that describes the child and their relationship

Having the process of moving from green card holder to naturalized citizen go smoothly is best accomplished by understanding the rules around naturalization and the procedures involved in gaining citizenship. In general terms, immigrants seeking naturalization are required to be at least 18 years old.  Green card holders who have achieved continuous residency in the U.S. for

Family-based green cards are one of the most common ways that many people can obtain green cards to become permanent residents of the U.S. Family-based immigration is made easier with these green cards, and these visas account for nearly two-thirds of all green cards that are given out annually. Becoming a permanent resident means that

For those who have received deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, there are many benefits that come along with being a DACA recipient. However, one question that often arises is whether or not DACA recipients are allowed to travel. When it comes to DACA recipients traveling, they will need to obtain