Immigration

When you get
a green
card, you don’t just get to keep it forever. If you want to keep
it, you have to fulfill certain conditions. This week we have been
giving you some advice on how to make sure that once you receive your
green card, you do not risk ever losing it. In our last blog post (posted, February 27, 2012), we
talked about how you could lose your green card if you break the law.
Today we will look at some other... Read More

E-Verify is a program employers in all states can use to ascertain if their employees have legal permission to work in America. It is a way for employers to check if the personal identification of employees match the information contained in the records of the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is a program that is becoming mandatory in more and more states, such as Georgia. It affects and applies to both employers and employees, both immigrants and US citizens. The... Read More

Earlier this year, I came across an article in my daily reading that DHS was possibly going to make it easier for those individuals to obtain waivers without being stranded overseas for a year or more.  Let me explain a little.

Many people who come to the US and overstay their visas are doing so because they have family ties to the US. However, if they want to make their status legal, it is difficult because they need to leave the country for a certain amount of... Read More

In these times of economic crisis, the United States government is looking for money wherever it can get it. Not surprisingly, the idea of immigration – and tourism in particular – has come to the forefront. Statistics have long shown that immigration stimulates the economy, but many immigration programs have a lot of criticism from people who think immigrants will take their jobs. One type of immigration that it seems like everyone can agree on is tourism. So the... Read More

It is wonderful when you are able to realize your dreams and move to the United States, but it is also hard to be away from your family.  Your parents might have a hard time getting a visa to come visit as often as you’d like. Or you might prefer to have them come live with you and help you out, caring for the home and children.  Here is the information you need on how to get a green card for your parents.United States immigration law... Read More

When you get a green card, you don’t just get to keep it forever. If you want to keep it, you have to fulfill certain conditions. This week we will give you some advice on how to make sure that once you receive your green card, you do not risk ever losing it. If you do not have a green card yet and you want one, please give our office a call. And, of course, if you have a problem in any of the areas listed below and you are afraid you... Read More

The United States government is very strict in that it does not want people just to come to this country and be a drag on its resources. Some people think immigrants can just come to the US and get medicare and welfare, but that is not the case. To make sure this does not happen, immigrants need a sponsor – someone in their family who earns enough money to be able to support themselves and the new immigrant. To make sure of this, you must fill out Form I-864, the... Read More

The United States has a wealth of desirable tourist spots: the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, New York City, Hollywood, Disneyland, and many others. Not only does the US have a number of famous landmarks, but it’s also known all over the world for its shopping: New York’s 5th Avenue, LA’s Rodeo Drive, and Miami’s Lincoln Road, to name a few. These are the reasons why foreigners want to visit: to see the sights and spend their... Read More

Recently, workers
without proper papers were recently advised by Washington Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill) that they should always have copies of documents
proving their connections to the United States. Things like marriage
certificates (if married to citizens of the United States),
transcripts from high school, birth certificates for their children
(born in the United States), among other papers, can act as enough
evidence that they... Read More

If you have family members living in other countries while you live in the United States, there are ways that you can be reunited with them. The procedure is slightly different in every situation because each case is unique, so you will probably need help figuring out what you need to do and how to do it. Our law office will be able to help you with all of this. Here are some common ideas for family members you might be able to bring to the United States:

If your husband... Read More