A green card can grant immigrants permanent residence in the United States. Immigrants can get green cards through a lottery, family, employment or education. Another common way immigrants get green cards is through marriage. An immigrant may get a green card if they...
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What happens if an immigrant fails the naturalization tests?
Officially becoming a citizen of the United States is a lengthy and intimidating process. An immigrant will need to submit paperwork and meet very strict criteria for citizenship. They will also need to attend an interview conducted by the United States Citizenship...
U.S. will double the amount of H-2B visas available in 2024
In a significant development for the U.S. labor market, the government has announced plans to double the allocation of H-2B visas in 2024. The H-2B visa program empowers U.S. employers to bring in foreign nationals to fill temporary, nonagricultural positions. The...
Can Undocumented Immigrants Use Out-Of-State Driver’s Licenses And IDs In Florida?
For those who want to live and work in Florida, it may be very important to have a license or another form of government ID. A driver’s license specifically can be important if the person has to commute to their job or even drive as part of their occupation. But these...
Ecuador nationals have a new family reunification process
The path to family reunification has always been complex and emotionally charged. The Department of Homeland Security introduced a new family reunification parole process that aims to make this process more humane and efficient for certain nationals of Ecuador. This...
How long does the naturalization process take?
Naturalization is the process by which an immigrant or a permanent resident can become a U.S. citizen. The time it takes to become a naturalized citizen can vary depending on several factors, and it is difficult to tell with certainty how long the naturalization...
DACA in the courts again
In 2012, the Obama administration, of which Biden was vice-president, created the DACA program, which stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The aim was to give those who had arrived in the country as undocumented children the right to study, work and live...
What Actions Are the Biden Administration Taking to Improve Border Enforcement?
As someone seeking to enter the U.S., you might despair when you hear about the government taking steps to ‘improve’ border enforcement. Headlines such as that have often meant that getting into the U.S. was about to become even more difficult. You may be pleased to...
What does it mean to seek asylum in the United States?
When someone seeks asylum in the United States, it is because they have suffered or fear that they will suffer oppression, tyranny, harassment or discrimination in their country of origin. The fear must be credible and reasonable. Asylum seekers are typically people...
What is the Family Reunification Parole Process?
There are existing ways for immigrants to enter the United States legally. However, some might encounter unfavorable circumstances, forcing families to stay apart for too long. The government acknowledges these struggles and recently responded by expanding lawful ways...