A green card/permanent resident card allows someone to stay in the United States indefinitely. Provided that someone qualifies, they can work in the United States and own real estate here. They do need to continue renewing their green card every 10 years. That process...
Family-based Immigration
Who can help their children immigrate to the United States?
Parents take on (at minimum) nearly two decades of legal and financial responsibility when they have children. Becoming a parent is a lifetime commitment, with most parents doing everything in their power to offer their children better opportunities than they had. For...
What is family-based immigration?
Family-based immigration represents more than just a set of rules and processes—it can be a journey of hope, anticipation and reunification. At the heart of this pathway lies the desire of countless individuals to bridge the distance and be close to their loved ones....
Could a divorce cause you to be deported?
Your spouse comes to you unexpectedly and says that they would like to get a divorce. You may not agree that the relationship isn’t working, but your spouse is insistent that they do want to end the marriage. You know that this is essentially an inevitability if...
Certificate of United States Citizenship: purpose, eligibility, and application process
The Certificate of United States Citizenship is a document that verifies an individual's American citizenship. It does not, however, make someone a citizen. In contrast, a Certificate of Naturalization is granted to an individual who becomes an American citizen by...
What you need to know about the U.S. fiancé(e) visa
A U.S. fiancé(e) visa can help you and your partner from another country start a new life in the United States. Apart from granting them entry to the U.S., it also facilitates the readjustment of their status to permanent residency upon marriage. Here is a...
Requirements for family and employment-based immigrant visas
The U.S. immigration law is based on the principles of admitting persons with skills that are valuable to the economy and reuniting families. Legal immigration to the U.S. occurs through a number of pathways. They include family relationships, ties to employment, and...