Understand immigration enforcement policies, detention processes, deportation defense, and rights to navigate complex legal situations.
Family reunification has traditionally been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, with a major emphasis on allowing immediate relatives — defined in immigration law as spouses, minor children, and parents of U.S. citizens — to live together in the United… View Article
Learn how to apply for permission to return to the US after deportation, including eligibility, document requirements, and processing times.
What would disqualify a green card sponsor?As part of the process of reviewing a family or marriage green card application, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background and security checks on both the U.S. citizen sponsor and the spouse… View Article
When processing green card applications, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is very strict about any past violations of U.S. immigration laws.You may experience serious problems obtaining a green card if you’ve ever overstayed a visa — or stayed longer… View Article
Learn the specific reasons why an individual may be deemed ineligible to enter the U.S. or receive a green card.
Whether you’re applying for a family or marriage green card from inside the United States or from abroad, a large portion of the application will be dedicated to questions about your criminal history.If you don’t have a criminal history, you… View Article
What is a “Nunc Pro Tunc” Request?“Nunc pro tunc” — a Latin phrase that means “now for then” — is a legal term that is used to describe a request to have a court or administrative agency retroactively grant approval… View Article
What is IMBRA?The International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) was put in place to protect fiancé(e) and marriage-based green card applicants — particularly women and children — from abuse at the hands of the sponsoring spouse.Applying for a marriage green… View Article
Moving to the United States is a dream for many people around the world. However, the process of obtaining a U.S. visa, especially a green card, involves a thorough examination of an applicant’s background, including their past drug use. In… View Article
The U.S. immigration court system is complex and can be difficult to navigate without legal representation. If you’ve been issued a notice to appear in immigration court, or you’re wondering how to prepare for an upcoming hearing, we’ve put together… View Article