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FAQs About Third Country Removals
Third country removals have made many headlines recently and have left many people wondering what they are, if they are legal, and with many questions. This process sends individuals the U.S. government wants to remove from America to a country other than the person’s home. A third party removal can move someone to a… Read More »
Understanding Denaturalization
Denaturalization is a process that involves the United States federal government revoking someone’s citizenship after they have become a citizen of the country through the naturalization process. Denaturalization strips a foreign national of their citizenship, and the rights that go along with it, entirely. This often exposes them to removal from the U.S. Denaturalization… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Crimmigration
Crimmigration is a term that combines the terms ‘criminal law’ and ‘immigration law.’ While the term is relatively new in the United States, it has become one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice in the country. If you are an immigrant in the U.S., it is critical that you understand this term, and… Read More »
Are Citizenship and Naturalization the Same Thing?
People often use the terms ‘citizenship’ and ‘naturalization’ interchangeably but they are two different legal concepts. Citizenship refers to your legal status within the United States and gives you certain rights and responsibilities. Naturalization, on the other hand, is the legal process green card holders must undergo to become American citizens. There are many… Read More »
Things to Know About the Medical Exam When Applying for a Green Card
Regardless of whether you are applying for a green card from within the United States or from outside of the country, you will likely have to undergo a medical exam. The purpose of the exam is to make sure that you do not have a health condition that could deem you inadmissible to the… Read More »
How Can a Habeas Corpus Petition Help with Release from Custody?
Habeas corpus, also sometimes referred to as ‘The Great Writ’ is one of the most powerful protections available to individuals the government has detained. If you or someone you love has been detained, it is critical that you understand the right to this legal protection, as it can make all the difference for immigrants… Read More »
What to Expect After an Immigration Bond is Cancelled
Navigating the United States’ immigration system is stressful, particularly when immigration bonds and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are involved. Many people are relieved when they receive an immigration bond but it is important to note that while it does signal the end of a specific legal chapter, it can also raise new issues… Read More »
What are the Minimum Stay Requirements for Green Cards in the U.S.?
When people are wondering about the minimum stay requirements around green cards, they are typically trying to determine how long they must be in the United States to apply for a green card, or how long they need to stay to retain their lawful permanent resident status. There is no minimum number of days… Read More »
How to Apply for Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of status allows immigrants who are in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residency, or a green card. With a green card, immigrants can reside and work in the U.S. while also having the freedom to travel outside of the country. An adjustment of status is not available for immigrants outside… Read More »
Possible Defenses to Deportation
In the United States, ‘deportation’ refers to the legal process used by the federal government to remove foreign nationals from the country. The government deports foreign nationals for a number of reasons. Violation of immigration laws, convictions for certain crimes, and illegally entering the U.S. are just a few of these. For immigrants, there… Read More »