Category Archives: Family Immigration
Understanding Evidence Categories for EB-1A Visa Applications
In the complicated immigration system in the United States, the EB-1A visa is an option that can offer applicants a fast track to permanent residency in the United States. Applicants must show that they have an extraordinary ability in their field. When proving this extraordinary ability, you must also present strong evidence that supports… Read More »
What are Expert Advisory Letters and How Can You Get One?
Expert advisory letters, also known as expert opinion letters, are formal documents written by a recognized authority in support of an immigration petition. Expert advisory letters are used to prove an applicant’s expertise, authority, or achievements to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These letters carry a great deal of weight as they… Read More »
FAQs About Immigration Bonds
When people are arrested for a crime in the United States, they can often post bond, commonly known as bail, and be released from custody until their trial or other court appearances. The same is sometimes true when immigrants are arrested and placed in custody. These individuals may also be eligible for bond, but… Read More »
What are the Arguments For and Against 287(g) Agreements?
A 287(g) agreement is a program that allows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to authorize sheriffs, local police officers, and other law enforcement officers to perform certain duties under federal immigration law. The program is intended to promote public safety by removing criminal offenders with no official immigrant status from communities. However,… Read More »
Can ICE Detain U.S. Citizens?
Although American citizens cannot be deported, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials sometimes accidentally detain citizens. For example, ICE may detain American citizens based on outdated records, misidentification, or confusion regarding a person’s immigration status. If you are a United States citizen and are stopped by ICE, it is critical to know what to… Read More »
Understanding Your Rights if You Encounter ICE
Every person in the United States has rights, regardless of their immigration status. Unfortunately, this does not mean that those rights are always upheld by law enforcement officials or immigration authorities. The rights of immigrants today seem to be under increasing threat, particularly if you have been approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More »
Avoiding RFEs: Common Pitfalls
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) if there is not sufficient evidence to approve your immigration application but they also do not believe there is no clear reason to deny your application. An RFE can result in delays, additional stress, and even a potential denial of… Read More »
What to Do After Receiving a Notice to Appear
For non-citizens in the United States, receiving a Notice to Appear (NTA) is very stressful. This notice means that immigration proceedings have been initiated against you and that the government is examining your legal status in the country. An NTA confirms your identity, the legal grounds for possible deportation, and information regarding the hearing… Read More »
Benefits of Naturalization
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States often have the opportunity to become a citizen after they have had their green card for a certain period of time and they meet other eligibility requirements. Not all green card holders apply for citizenship, though. Instead, they choose to keep their LPR status indefinitely, or… Read More »
Five Tips When Preparing for Your Immigration Interview
Interviews are an important part of the United States immigration system. These interviews are usually required for most green card and naturalization applications, as well as for many non-immigrant visas. Immigration interviews can be very intimidating, and preparing for one can seem overwhelming. After all, there is a lot on the line and the… Read More »