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Immigration Reform and the Law

More than 11 million illegal immigrants live in the United States. As a result, immigration reform is a controversial topic that arouses heated emotions. Alth.... Read more

What Is Illegal Immigration?

Illegal immigration usually involves coming into the United States without a visa or a green card, then remaining indefinitely. Government officials at ports .... Read more

The United States Provides Asylum W...

Asylum is a place of safety and refuge. In immigration law, it is a promise of protection in another country when your own country threatens your life or safe.... Read more

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Becoming a Naturalized Citizen

"Naturalization" means that a foreign-born individual has become a U.S. citizen. Although it can be a long, involved process, naturalization gives you all the same rights you'd enjoy if you'd been bor... Read more

U.S. Citizens Traveling Abroad

It is easier for U.S. citizens to travel abroad than it is for citizens of many other countries. To travel abroad, you must comply with the international passport and visa system, and comply with loca... Read more

Keeping Immigrant Families Together

The road to a green card is now less burdensome for some spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens. TAn executive order signed by President Barack Obama allows some undocumented immigrants... Read more

U Visas Protect Crime Victims

People, often women, illegally in the United States can feel that they must choose between lives of abuse or, if they report a crime, the threat of deportation. As a result, many illegal immigrants su... Read more

Rights of Domestic Workers in the U.S.

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 did not include basic labor protections for household workers like nannies, caregivers and cleaners. Almost 80 years later, almost all domestic workers are sti... Read more

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