Category Archives: Family Immigration
President Trump Formally Designates English as the Official Language of the United States
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered English to be the national language of the United States. As a result, the mandate that Bill Clinton required during his time as President for government organizations that receive federal funding to provide language resources and assistance to non-English speakers has been rescinded. Under the provisions… Read More »
What to Know About the U.S. Registration Requirement for Immigrants
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will restore a federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. § 1302) that has largely been inactive. The law says that individuals who enter the United States without a valid visa must register with the federal government and carry proof of registration on them while… Read More »
What Countries Would Be Included in The USA’s New Travel Ban?
In the first Trump administration, a travel ban was enacted that was primarily aimed at countries with Muslim majorities. During the second Trump administration, another travel ban is being considered. If implemented, the new travel ban will affect far more countries. In specific, the administration is targeting countries with inadequate or sparse vetting practices…. Read More »
The Debate Over Ending Birthright Citizenship in the U.S.
On January 20, the Trump administration determined that birthright citizenship in the United States should end. As a result, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) that is scheduled to take effect on February 19, 2025. The EO would end automatic citizenship for babies born in the United States if neither of the parents… Read More »
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsoring Step Children In the United States Through Family Visas
If you are navigating the immigration process for your foreign spouse and stepchild, a question you may have is how you can ensure that you can sponsor your stepchild through a family visa in the United States. You love your foreign spouse and your stepchild, but because the child is not biologically your own,… Read More »
Family Visas That Can Help You Sponsor a Stepchild
If you are navigating the U.S. immigration system with your foreign-born spouse and your spouse has a biological child, figuring out how to use a family visa to bring your stepchild to the country is critical to keeping your family together. It is important to understand the immigration laws and rules for sponsoring a… Read More »
Does Every Immigrant that Comes to the U.S. Choose to Become Naturalized Citizens?
The United States of America has more international immigrants than any other country in the world. There are plenty of reasons why people from all over the globe decide that they want to make the trip to the United States. Despite this, coming to the U.S. can be an incredibly complicated process, and some… Read More »
If You Meet With A U.S. Immigration Attorney Does That Mean You Have to Hire Them?
There is no denying the complexity that comes with working through the U.S. immigration system, and at times, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and a daunting task to say the least. When you do not understand the English language, figuring out everything, making the right decisions, and getting all the paperwork filled out correctly… Read More »
Consular Processing and United States Family Petitions
When you petition a family member who is outside of the United States to come to the country to live and obtain their green card, then you would be involved in the consular process. The consular process is one method that may be utilized, out of many, to help a loved one obtain a… Read More »
2024 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to 3 American Immigrants
The Nobel Prize is a highly distinguished award named after the inverter, entrepreneur, and businessman Alfred Nobel. After his death, his instructions were to use the wealth he accumulated during his life to reward individuals who contributed the most significant benefit to humankind. In October of each year, there are six fields in which… Read More »