Despite the fact that the United States was entirely founded on immigration, a lot of people believe myths about the process. This can lead to a lot of confusion, both for the immigrants and for native citizens. In an effort to stop this from happening, let's quickly...
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What is the difference between asylum and refugee status?
Both asylum-seekers and refugees face persecution in their home countries, and they are forced to flee. This could be direct persecution because they're part of a group, such as a specific religion or an ethnic group. They need to go to another country for their own...
3 ways to help validate your engagement for a K-1 fiance visa
Love knows no race or boundaries. You can fall in love with someone unexpectedly despite a language barrier or vastly different backgrounds. Getting engaged is the natural next step when you realize that you have found the person you want to be with for the rest of...
Can a naturalized citizen have their citizenship revoked?
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a goal for many immigrants. It allows them to put down roots and make this country their own. Even a naturalized citizen, however, can have their citizenship revoked for sufficient cause. Revocation automatically leads to a loss of rights as...
You’re not yet a citizen. Are your children?
Your eventual goal is to become a U.S. citizen. It hasn't happened yet, but that's just because you've only been here for a few years. You have your green card and a good job in the United States, and you and your spouse got married and decided to start a family. As...
What happens to your H-1B visa after a layoff?
Skilled professionals can enter the United States with an H-1B visa. An H-1B visa can also help someone's immediate family. Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 can apply for subordinate visas and travel with a worker entering the United States for their...
Special terms apply for military family-based immigration
Falling in love with someone who’s serving in the military means that you might have a lot of traveling in your future. If the service member is from the United States and you aren’t, you may wonder what you can do to get the proper documents to live in the U.S. with...
Immigration reform is currently in the hands of the U.S. Senate
Immigration reform has been hotly debated in recent years, both under the Obama and Trump administrations. Democrats have tried for some time to establish immigration relief without making much headway. However, now the Build Back Better bill could bring relief to...
Can I enter the U.S. on business without a visa?
Many people apply for visas to come to the U.S. to take a job. However, employment-based visa programs typically don't apply if you just need to come here for a conference for to meet with a client. There are visas that can be used for a short, work-related visit....
Updated guidance for COVID-19 vaccinations and Immigration Medical Examinations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that they have updated their policy guidance to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of October 1, 2021, applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before completing an immigration...
