Birthright Citizenship: What You Need To Know Birthright citizenship is one of the primary motivators for immigration, with the goal being for parents to make a better life for their families by having a child in the United States. There’s nothing wrong with seeking birthright citizenship; in fact, the country’s laws protect it.  Here’s what [Read More]

Are you interested in immigrating to the United States? This can be a long, complex process that takes a toll both mentally and financially. Many immigrant hopefuls end up with their applications denied due to simple mistakes that can be avoided. Don’t make the following errors to increase your chances of immigration success. Neglecting to [Read More]

Permanent Resident Card A U.S. green card, also called a Permanent Resident Card, is a legal document that grants immigrants the right to live and work in the U.S. As long as the resident does not commit any crimes that have a penalty of deportation. Here’s what you should know about getting a green card [Read More]

As an immigrant, you may get stopped by the police and questioned about your immigration status. You may even be arrested. Here’s what you can do to deescalate a situation with the police and how to get help if you’ve been detained.   Keep Your Immigration Papers With You  If you are over 18, you should [Read More]

You will be permanently removed from obtaining U.S. citizenship if you have been convicted of: Murder  An aggravated felony (A misdemeanor might be considered an aggravated felony) If the conviction was issued after the 29th of November 1990.  If you are hoping to apply for naturalization in the U.S. and possess a criminal background, it [Read More]

Do You Have A Fiancé You Want To Bring To The US? If you are interested in bringing your Fiancé to the United States from a foreign country, you may be able to file for what is known as the Fiancé Visa (k-1). A k-1 is a non-immigrant Visa filed on behalf of your fiancé that allows him/her [Read More]

Sponser Qualifications As part of the process of reviewing a marriage green card application, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires a background and security checks on those who seek a green card as well as their spouse. If you do not have a criminal background, then you have nothing to worry about as the [Read More]

Petitioning for a relative starts with filing a form called I-130 with the department of homeland security. Filing for a petition for a family member can get personal for both you and the family member. We are here to help make your petition as seamless as possible and to answer all of your concerns when [Read More]

If you have been accused of a crime in Texas and are concerned about how this may affect your Green Card, it is important that you understand your rights and obligations under the law. What If I Have Been Arrested? First and foremost, if you are facing charges after an arrest, it is vital that [Read More]

Are You Considering Bringing Your Fiance To The USA? There are some important elements involved when you are deciding whether or not to bring your fiance to the United States. Much of it involves paperwork and red-tape, and in many instances, a lot of time.  We cannot stress this part enough: you must be prepared [Read More]