Say you are applying for a visa to come to the United States from abroad. Or, for a green card through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In either of these cases, immigration officers may assess whether you are a "public charge." Without further introduction,… Read More
It is bad enough that you received a guilty verdict for a crime that resulted in a prison sentence. But it is worse if you are an immigrant to the United States who has committed this criminal offense. This is because, with this clear violation of state and federal laws,… Read More
Even if you are a non-citizen, your child born in the United States may be granted automatic citizenship due to the principle of birthright citizenship. However, this automatic status does not apply even if you are a citizen yourself, but your child is born outside the country. In this case,… Read More
Otherwise known as a work permit, an employment authorization document is a card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that may allow you to legally and temporarily work in the country. This is different than a green card, which may offer you a path to permanent… Read More
