Immigration

Asylum grants applicants legal protections, allowing them to remain in the United States if they can demonstrate that they’ve been persecuted or are at risk of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion. But many asylum...

If you are engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen and are coming to the United States to marry that person, you must apply for a K-1, or fiancé, visa. Petition for alien fiancé The first step to apply for a fiancé visa is filing a petition for alien fiancé. This...

The possibility of obtaining immigration status can be exciting for your future. But your hopes and dreams can be quickly dashed when your immigration application is denied. Although such a denial can feel like a punch to the gut, not all hope is lost. You have the...

In the past several decades, many U.S. presidents have made important decisions about immigration by issuing executive orders. With a significant change in the presidency on the horizon in January 2025, it might be helpful now for Miami residents who are interested in...

For immigrants, keeping your status is a prime concern. Various actions or situations can lead to your status being revoked, which might result in deportation. And, you want to know what can cause your status to be revoked. Permanent resident status However, certain...

There are numerous reasons for a foreign national to immigrate to the United States; however, there is likely one reason for them to stay in the country. They seek to stay in the U.S. because they now call it their home. Thus, when an immigrant is faced with...

Millions of people around the world dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. Whether those individuals are permanent residents who are already in the United States or are in other countries hoping to make the transition, the process of moving toward naturalization isn’t...

When you obtain a temporary green card, you have the same rights as a U.S. citizen. However, this is not the same as being a permanent resident. Your temporary green card, also called a conditional green card, is issued for two years. During this time, you can live...

Securing a green card can give you the permanent status that you want and need to be successful in the United States. Yet, the process isn’t as easy as it may seem. In fact, the immigration system in the United States is notoriously complex, and there are several...

Having pride and devotion to your home country is common in America, but many people in the world aren’t so lucky. Some foreign nationals decide to flee their home country and come to the United States because they fear to remain where they are. Seeking asylum is not...