Now that the midterm elections are only a few months away, you may have some strong feelings about the direction the country is going. Regardless of where your views fall on the political spectrum, you are likely to want to participate in the electoral process. Until...
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What can non-immigrants do to extend their stay in America?
Non-immigrants who find their visas about to expire may have questions about whether they can legally extend their stay. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services notes that those who enter the country legally may have options for extending their stay, depending on...
Ins and outs of applying for a work visa
A work visa is a document that allows people coming from another country to work in the United States. This generally applies to work you receive payment for, but may also pertain to volunteer work or services provided via an unpaid internship. If you are moving to...
How can you prepare for your naturalization exam?
Becoming a U.S. citizen can be an exciting but daunting process. To become a naturalized citizen, you must meet specific requirements and pass your exam. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the interview process involves a USCIS officer and...
Who qualifies for an employment 3rd preference visa?
Every year, the U.S. government issues approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas to qualified applicants. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services categorizes these visas into five distinct categories, which it refers to as “preference...
Understanding Temporary Protected Status
There are many people who reside in other countries and want to live in the United States. Some want this because their family is already there, and some appreciate the work opportunities. However, some want to live in the U.S. to escape unwanted conditions. Temporary...
What should you know about the good moral character requirement?
When applying for U.S. citizenship, you must meet several requirements. One such requirement, good moral character, seeks to ensure those who become naturalized citizens meet the same standards as the average community members where they reside. Therefore, you must...
How can you prepare for your asylum interview?
If you have an asylum interview coming up, you may feel overwhelmed or nervous. While typical to feel nervous, you should feel ready for the interview before you arrive. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, you can do a few things to prepare for...
What happens when you separate children from parents?
In the many immigration battles and struggles experienced throughout the nation, one topic getting repeated media attention centers around the division of immigrant families. Specifically, the separation of children - often quite young - from their immigrant parents....
How does immigration court work?
If you enter the country illegally or otherwise have issues with your immigration, you may end up in immigration court. This system differs from the civil or criminal courts within the regular justice system. The National Immigration Forum explains immigration court...
