Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plays a crucial role in enforcing immigration laws in the United States. As a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE is responsible for a wide range of duties, including border control, deportation...
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Living the American dream: A guide to green card holder rights
Obtaining a green card is a momentous occasion, paving the way for a new life in the U.S. However, with this privilege comes rights and responsibilities. Understanding them is crucial for navigating your American journey. Below, we will unpack some of the essential...
Can you be deported for breaking the law?
Living and working as an immigrant in the United States can sometimes leave an individual feeling insecure. What is a minor offense for most U.S. citizens may be grounds for deportation for immigrants. However, not every legal infraction leads to a deportation...
What does “good moral character” mean?
While qualifying for citizenship in the U.S. can be rewarding, the application process is fairly complex. You need to satisfy numerous elements for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). One factor that you’ll need to prove is that you are a...
What is green card abandonment?
Every year, thousands of foreign nationals earn the privilege to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. Upon earning this privilege, these individuals are known as green card holders. However, while the green card grants you an indefinite stay in the U.S. and its...
Conditions to be eligible for withholding of removal
With the intricacies of the U.S. immigration system, not everyone who fears persecution in their home countries may qualify for asylum status. What happens then if you are in this situation? Although it offers lesser benefits, "withholding of removal" or "deportation...
Reasons to keep your passport up to date
Regardless of which country your passport originates in, chances are you keep it in a safe place while you are in the United States in case you need to travel out of the country or need to show it to someone for identification purposes. If you find that you rarely or...
Should you ignore a mistake on your green card?
As you know by now, applying for legal permanent residency can be a long and complicated process. Now that you have received your approval notice, you are probably looking forward to staying away from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for a while. Still,...
What do you need to apply for asylum in the United States?
Those forced to leave their country in order to seek safety from harm, also known as refugees, can seek asylum in the United States. Asylum seekers qualify for this immigration status so long as they can establish themselves as a refugee who has undergone harm or...
The dangers of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen
There are some valuable rights and responsibilities that come with being a citizen of the U.S. These include the right to vote in elections, the ability to sponsor family members for immigration benefits and the ability to work legally for most employers. If you are...
