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Many men applying for U.S. citizenship realize too late that they missed a key registration rule. The law generally requires male immigrants to register for the Selective Service between the ages of 18 and 25 – meaning registration must happen before their 26th...
A master calendar hearing is typically the first court date in a removal case. For many people facing removal proceedings in Kentucky, that first date comes with little guidance on what it actually involves. This hearing is a short preliminary session before an...
Depending on your personal situation, you may decide between Asylum and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). While both options protect people who cannot safely return home, they serve different legal purposes. Learning how they differ can help you determine which...
An online wedding can make marriage possible when distance or travel rules keep you and your partner apart. But a marriage certificate does not always settle the immigration question. If you plan to seek a green card through your spouse, how the ceremony happened and...
If you enter the U.S. on a tourist visa, you may wonder if you can apply for adjustment of status to get a green card without leaving the country. The short answer is that adjustment of status may be possible in some circumstances, but eligibility depends on the basis...
Yes, if you have an H-1B employment visa, you do need to maintain employment. If you are not employed, it can cause you to become out of status and violate the terms of that visa. After all, the only reason you were granted permission to legally enter and work in the...
An asylum denial can cause uncertainty, but it does not always end your immigration journey. Federal law provides several legal options, although each follows strict rules and deadlines. Taking timely action can preserve important rights and create additional...
Moving while your immigration case is pending does not mean you have to start over, but it does mean you need to update your information. Doing so helps ensure you continue receiving important notices from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other...
The U.S. immigration system may appear confusing even to those navigating it. As a lawful permanent resident, you are still midway through your process of attaining citizenship. Sponsoring means allowing your family to take the very same journey you are also taking...
Marriage to a U.S. citizen often brings hope for a future together in the United States. When spouses must live apart, that goal can come with worry about how distance may affect the green card process. If you live in another country and are seeking a green card,...
