Immigration
A Quick Guide to Naturalization
A Quick Guide to Naturalization: How to Become a U.S. Citizen For those who hold permanent residency status in the United States, becoming a naturalized citizen is the next step for many. Naturalized citizenship provides a promise of a permanent home. Further, it provides a valuable and stable future for immigrants’ family members. In this…
Read More8 Reasons to Book Your Immigration Lawyer Free Consultation
With so much national attention on immigration and law enforcement, consulting with an experienced Austin immigration lawyer for a free consultation is a significant step toward understanding your rights and achieving peace of mind. Also, having a trusted immigration lawyer nearby whom you can call in case of a confrontation with law enforcement is essential.…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the U.S. Citizenship Test
If you have permanent residency in the United States for at least five years, or three years if your spouse is a U.S. citizen, you may apply for naturalization, which is the final step toward becoming a U.S. citizen. You may apply 90 days before you reach your residence requirement. As part of the naturalization process, you’ll…
Read MoreUnderstanding Green Card Marriage
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…
Read MoreVisa Options: How to Become a Permanent Resident of the U.S
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…
Read MoreThe Complexity of Immigration Reform
The Complexity of Immigration Reform The United States was founded by immigrants, people traversing the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new and better life. Much like our forefathers of the 1600 and 1700s, immigrants to the United States today are looking for the same thing. Immigration is an issue that is filled with the…
Read MoreHealth Insurance for Illegal Immigrants
California Contemplating Health Insurance for Illegal Immigrants California lawmakers are finding themselves coming face-to-face with stories from around the state about illegal immigrants who cannot afford the most basic of healthcare. Clinics, such as the one in San Diego that treated an immigrant suspected of having cancer, cannot run the needed tests to help their…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers Face Border Flights
Asylum Seekers Face Processing Away from The Border Asylum seekers from south of the American border are now facing a new dilemma as the Trump administration continues its crack down on immigration. According to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official, asylum-seeking families may find themselves flown across the United States to have their initial…
Read MoreIn the News: Challengers Fight Trump’s National Emergency
In the News: Challengers Fight Trump’s National Emergency In recent months, the news has repeatedly reported on the political roller coaster caused by Donald Trump. The president has sparked government and fiscal chaos since mid-December, when he forced a partial shutdown in an attempt to coerce Congress’s fiscal plans. At the crux of this tumultuous…
Read MoreImmigration Detention Across the United States
Immigration Detention Across the United States America is a land of immigrants. For years, the “American Dream” has inspired thousands across the globe to immigrate to the United States (U.S.). The Statue of Liberty represents such ideals, stating “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Yet, current leadership, including…
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