In June 2018, when United States immigration officials were scrambling to comply with court orders to reunite parents seeking asylum with children who had been taken away from them at the border, CNN reported that many of these individuals were offered the option to sign voluntary departure orders. These migrant parents were told they would …Read More
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What to Do If Immigration Agents Arrive at Your House
The increased pace of deportations during the Trump administration has resulted in daily news headlines about immigration raids at courthouses, workplaces, schools, and even churches. However, these headlines often leave out the arrests and investigations that take place at the homes of immigrants. Contrary to what the White House reports, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) …Read More
Differences Between Having a Green Card & Being a U.S. Citizen
Naturalized citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States share some legal rights insofar as being able to live in the country indefinitely. Residence and citizenship are both benefits conferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, but there are marked differences between the two. Travel Differences Freedom of movement between the U.S. and …Read More
6 Facts About Deportation Everyone Should Know
Immigration has been one of the most controversial issues during the administration of United States President Donald Trump, particularly regarding enforcement, deportation, and removal orders. To this effect, the political speech coming from the White House on immigration has only resulted in distorting the reality of deportation. Here are six facts about deportation you should …Read More
How to Find a Job If You’re a U.S. Immigrant
With an unemployment rate lower than 4 percent in 2018, foreigners who are allowed to work in the United States are finding a lot of job opportunities. A 2017 survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com, a popular internet job board, indicated that one third of American employers specifically look for foreign-born applicants to fill vacant positions at …Read More
What Merit-Based Immigration Means
Since early 2018, the topic of merit-based immigration has been making headlines in the United States thanks to a proposal presented by the White House and strongly supported by President Donald Trump, who believes the current system, which partly favors family-based immigration, is broken. Trump’s proposal would include giving priority to a merit or points-based …Read More
How to Obtain a Visa to Study in the United States
Of all the visa programs made available by the U.S. Department of State, the various programs for academic study and exchange enjoy the most support. The visas obtained for the purpose of studying in the U.S. are all in the non-immigrant category, and there are four different types. F Student Visas Any learning activity undertaken …Read More
5 Types of Marriage That Aren’t Acceptable for Immigration
Many immigration attorneys in the United States will agree that the process of marriage-based petitions for permanent residence is straightforward, at least when compared to other forms of immigration. The concept of marriage may be international, but its nature and legality are not universal. Not all marriages will be considered valid under the policy manual …Read More
How to Obtain a Permanent Resident Name Change
In the United States, the green card issued to permanent residents serves purposes beyond indicating their legal immigration status. The biographic data contained in this document also makes it an official form of identification. To this effect, green card holders are legally required to keep their personal information up to date. Whenever permanent residents undergo …Read More
Attempted Crackdown on Maternity Tourism in the United States
An interesting effect of the controversial Trump administration is that certain immigration topics are becoming known for the first time to many people in the United States. Due to the draconian immigration policies and the colorful language often used by President Trump, terms such as “anchor babies,” “chain migration,” and “birth tourism” are now reported …Read More
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