Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is Naturalization A Difficult Process?
If you have been wanting the American dream for yourself and your family, you are not alone. Every year, thousands of people are naturalized. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there have been more than seven million individuals becoming naturalized citizens just in the last decade alone. When a person is naturalized… Read More »
Lawful Vs. Conditional Permanent Residents
If you are beginning to explore U.S. immigration options or are starting to familiarize yourself with the process, you may have questions about some of the different terminology. There are many different options available for those who wish to emigrate to the United States as well as for those who are already here. Getting… Read More »
Ukrainian Residents In Georgia Can Apply For TPS
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ongoing, it has created a huge exodus of refugees from the country and a great deal of uncertainty of where they will go and how best to support them. In response, the U.S. government recently announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will soon be made available to Ukrainian residents… Read More »
What Is A Biometric Screening?
If you are going through the immigration and naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or conditional permanent resident, there are a number of requirements that you have to complete. Depending on your country of origin, the status that you are applying for, and other circumstances, you may be required to attend… Read More »
Am I Eligible For U.S. Citizenship?
The U.S. citizenship and immigration process can seem daunting and tricky to navigate. Even if you are already living in the United States as a permanent resident, you may be having trouble trying to decipher exactly what is required of you to become a U.S. citizen. In this post, we’ll break down the eligibility… Read More »
Good News For Ukrainian And Afghan Residents!
For Ukrainians and Afghans fleeing horrific conflict in their home countries, it may seem like a stretch to say anything is “good” news. However, many may take a great deal of relief in knowing that the United States has now extended Temporary Protective Status (TPS) to both Ukrainians and Afghans currently in the United… Read More »
How To File For Temporary Protected Status (TPS) In The United States
March has been a big month for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. On March 3, USCIS announced that they would be offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians who were in the United States as of March 1, 2022. Then on March 16, USCIS announced that Afghanistan had also been added to the… Read More »
Why To Hire A Lawyer If You’re A Noncitizen Charged With A Crime
If you are in the United States but are not a citizen, being convicted of a crime can have serious implications on your immigrant status and even your ability to remain in the country. In fact, being convicted of certain crimes is grounds for deportation. Whether a crime constitutes a “deportable offense” is generally… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About TPS
If you are a foreign national facing an emergency situation in your home country, temporary protected status (TPS) may be a good option for you. As the name suggests, TPS is a temporary status granted to individuals from specific foreign countries who have had to flee due to natural disasters, war, or other life-threatening… Read More »
What Should I Do If I Have DACA And It’s About To Expire?
DACA is a status that has felt a bit up in the air for the last few years, so it’s understandable that you would feel unsure of what your rights or obligations are if you are on DACA and it is about to expire. Luckily, at this point, the filing process for DACA renewals… Read More »