If a person who is not from the United States would like to become a citizen, they must go through the naturalization process. Naturalization overview Once a person becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, they will have the same rights and responsibilities as a person who...
Living with an abuser is a terrifying existence. There are many reasons domestic violence victims stay with their abuser and, for immigrants, one of them is fear of being deported. Bay Area immigrants who are experiencing abuse from a U.S. citizen spouse or lawful...
While the journey to immigrate as an LGBTQ+ individual to the United States can be complex and challenging, there are legal options available that prioritize equality and inclusion. Asylum, family-based immigration, U-visas for crime victims, and employment-based...
No one wants to be deported from the U.S., but sometimes life circumstances cause us to face the very real possibility that we might be removed from the country. If this is the case, can we choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily before being formally deported, and is...
People come to America from other countries for many different reasons, but many of those individuals and families are looking for a better life in some way or another. This is never truer than for those who come to America seeking “asylum.” So, what is “asylum” under...
If you have called the United States home for most of your life, and are a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient (a so-called Dreamer), you may wonder about citizenship. Are DACA recipients given citizenship automatically? Do DACA recipients have a pathway...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency determines whether foreign nationals should be considered admissible or inadmissible to the United States, and its rules can be very strict. However, the law also gives the USCISrecognizes that there are situations...
As readers of this blog know, we often post about immigration and the K-1 fiancé visa process. In fact, in a recent blog, we discussed the basic requirements for this popular fiancé visa. And, in this post, we will focus on how Berkeley, California, LGBTQIA+...
The whole world relies on the Bay Area's tech industry, and news media follow the ups and downs of the businesses and the personalities behind them. Still, there's one aspect of the industry that does not receive the attention it deserves: The booming of the tech...
California immigrants with a green card are legally allowed to permanently live and work in the United States; however, there are still situations that can cause green card holders to be deported. Green card holders must follow U.S. laws. Violating these laws not only...