As an immigrant, facing any criminal charges can be distressing due to the possibility of deportation. There may be a lot you have going on regarding work or family, which you may have to leave behind once you are deported. However, not all crimes are deportable. It...
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Asylum and humanitarian parole for Ukrainians
Considering the devastating conflict in Ukraine, David F. Vedder P.A. recognizes an urgent need to assist Ukrainians already in the U.S. who need to acquire status and assist Ukrainians outside the U.S. to enter the U.S. lawfully. In connection with those stated...
Avoid these common mistakes when handling I-9 files
Employment eligibility verification is a mandatory process for all employers. It is used to ascertain an individual's identity and legal authorization to work as a paid employee in the country and applies to everyone. It means that for every new person you hire, you...
3 common myths regarding immigration
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...
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...
