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Immigration is frequently changing. Here at Nanthaveth and Associates, we like to keep you updated with the latest news in local and national immigration, tell you about changes within our firm, and share helpful information pertaining to your immigration needs.
As a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you have a green card – an identification card that proves it’s legal for you to live and work anywhere in the country. Your green card is supposed to last for 10 years, and before that decade is up, it’s your responsibility to renew your green…
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If you have permanent residency in the U.S., applying for naturalization is the final step toward becoming a U.S. citizen – but as part of the naturalization process, you’ll have to take a citizenship test. As Austin immigration attorneys, we get a lot of questions about the U.S. citizenship test: what’s on it, how long is it and…
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Having a criminal record can put the brakes on your green card application. If you have a criminal conviction in your past, it’s in your best interest to talk to an Austin immigration lawyer who understands inadmissibility and how having a record could impact your ability to emigrate to the U.S. Are You Eligible For a Green Card…
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For millions of people in America, “lawful permanent resident” (LPR) status unlocks many opportunities and benefits. Eventually, with commitment and patience, permanent residents in good standing can petition to become naturalized citizens of the United States (U.S.). When you want to become a permanent resident of the United States, you’ll have to apply for a…
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The United States has a very rigid set of immigration laws, and people who enter the country without going through the proper channels are considered undocumented immigrants. Generally, it’s illegal to remain in the United States as an undocumented immigrant – but is it possible to become a lawful resident of the U.S. if you’re…
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United States citizens may apply for a spouse to earn a green card by marriage. Similarly, after foreign citizens have lived and worked in the United States and met the qualifications for permanent residency status, they too may apply for a green card by marriage for a spouse. The process for a green card by…
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Green card holders or permanent residents of the United States are allowed to live in the country indefinitely, own their own business, work, and even join the military. Though you cannot vote or receive government benefits, you will have the privilege of applying for citizenship after five years. Moreover, you will be protected by the…
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Immediate Notice from AILA and American Immigration Council Summary of the April 22, 2020 Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak Authority: Immigration and Nationality Act sections 212(f) and 215(a) and 3 U.S.C. section 301 The proclamation becomes effective on Thursday,…
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If you’re reading this, you may be asking yourself – “Do I need a lawyer?” The answer is likely “yes.” Your livelihood in the United States is too important to leave any court ruling to chance. When unexpected troubles arise concerning your right to live and work in the United States, you may wonder what steps you can take…
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Some H-4 dependent spouses may be about to lose work authorization in the United States thanks to a recent decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The appellate court passed on making a decision on the revocation of work authorization, instead handing the decision back to a lower court for…
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