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The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Biden administration could set enforcement priorities for immigration officials. This is particularly relevent to immigration court proceedings. It allows the government to decide which undocumented immigrants...

If you are applying for a visa or a green card the officials reviewing your application will determine whether you are “admissible” to the United States. If you are inadmissible, it means that you will be denied the green card or visa unless you’re able to apply for a...

What is an Affidavit of Support? Basically, when you file for a green card your immigration sponsor/petitioner has to vouch for your financial support, in order to ensure that you are not a burden on the United States. Here are some of the main concerns when filling...

Adjustment of status (AOS) is the way an immigrant becomes a permanent resident to obtain a green card without having to leave the United States. This is also known as "Green Card applications." A green card application also includes a work permit (EAD) application...

Folks who wish to become citizens of the United States must take and pass a US citizenship exam, as part of the naturalization process. The test consists of ten (10) questions about U.S. history and government. The applicant is required to answer at least six (6) of...

Traveling overseas with criminal convictions may cause you some problems. If you have a green card AND you have any criminal convictions and travel outside the United States, you may run into problems when trying to reenter the United States. This is true even if...

What is Consular Processing? The date that you file your petition is called your priority date. When your priority date is almost current, the National Visa Center (NVC) will notify you to pay your government filing fees and submit the required documents for your...

Be very careful when applying for US citizenship. Many folks think this is the easiest part of the immigration process. Just a formality - however it can be a huge mistake for folks who've essentially, often unbeknownst to them, been very lucky. Particularly in recent...

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that allows you to request a copy of your file from immigration. If you are interested in obtaining your immigration file from federal government agencies, you may make a request under the FOIA. To make a FOIA...

In the United States, individuals who face persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity can apply for asylum (what might be referred to as LGBTQ asylum). This means they can ask the US government for protection if they are unable to return to their...