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If you are seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS), specific crimes, such as murder, rape, aggravated felonies, drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearm offenses, can cause your application to be denied—or worse, trigger removal proceedings. However, not all crimes are equal under the law or the nation’s immigration policies. Felonies are treated differently than less serious […]
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you can sponsor your same-sex partner for a marriage green card. Same-sex unions are legal in every U.S. state, and immigration policies uphold the rights of LGBTQ couples. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) treats same-sex marriages and heterosexual unions the same when […]
Those holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) receive that designation because they are nationals of foreign countries currently undergoing strife or political upheaval. This may involve ongoing armed conflict, environmental catastrophe, or other extreme but short-term conditions. TPS designations last between six and 18 months. A person with TPS may apply for a Green Card if […]
Individuals who want to qualify for LGBTQ Asylum must demonstrate a credible fear of persecution, provide documentation that establishes their identity, e.g., a marriage certificate to a person of the same gender, maintain consistent testimony, and provide comprehensive proof of an inhospitable or dangerous political climate of their country. Demonstrate a Credible Fear of Persecution […]
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a path to permanent resident status for victims of domestic violence and abuse, provided they meet specific criteria. Documentation or evidence includes proof of your identity and that you are a person of good moral character. In addition, among other requirements, you must establish that you were in […]
Birthright citizenship is rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” It may seem simple, but a closer look at this long-standing doctrine reveals […]
If you are contemplating, “Can I apply for asylum without a lawyer?” You have every right to represent yourself without help from an attorney. Is it a good idea? It may not be, considering this may be your only chance to escape the oppression and hardship you face in your home country. Before making such […]
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, implemented by the Obama administration in 2012, aimed to shield individuals who migrated to the U.S. as children from deportation and provide them with authorization for legal employment. As of 2023, approximately 580,000 active beneficiaries reside in the U.S. For those with inquiries about their rights and […]
U.S. citizens and green card holders can petition the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to acquire green cards for foreign-born relatives. However, U.S. citizens can seek green cards for more distant relatives than those who are just green card holders. Additionally, processing times for green cards tend to favor immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. […]
Immigration lawyers represent individuals in matters involving visas, green cards, citizenship, deportation proceedings, and more. The fees for these services will depend on the complexity of the case, and can run from $500 to $1,000 for a simple matter such as a green card renewal, to $7,000 to $15,000 or more for complex asylum petitions […]